Police authorities in Lagos State said they have rescued three Fouanibrothers abducted in their boat by gunmen in the nation’s commercial hub.

Five victims in total- three Lebanese, the boat captain, and his assistant, were rescued in the Orugbo Iddo Area in Epe, Lagos.

The police spokesperson in the state, BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, explained that the victims were rescued last night by the Marine Police with the support of the Nigerian Navy brought them to shore.

HUNDEYIN, however, added that the police were not aware if any ransom was paid and that no suspect had been apprehended in connection with the kidnap.

The three brothers identified as ABBAS FOUANI, YOUSSEF FOUANI, AND AMTAL FOUANI, were abducted around 6 pm on Friday June 14, in Lagos.

The three brothers were said to have been returning from their factory by boat when they were abducted.

The boat conveying the victims was later recovered by the Police Marine Department in the Ikorodu area of Lagos on Saturday. 

There were reports that the kidnappers established calls with the victim’s family, requesting 1.5 million dollars as ransom.