The Lagos Police Command said it has rescued abducted Fouani brothers whisked away by gunmen last Friday. Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson in the state, said the victims were rescued last night. victims were rescued last night. He said, "Our Marine Police with the support of the Nigerian Navy brought them to shore. "Thereafter, our tactical team in the area took them home on Banana Island in the early hours of today." Hendeyin, however, added that added that the police were not aware if any ransom was paid and that no suspect had been apprehended in connection with the kidnap. Three Fouani brothers identified as Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, were abducted around 6 pm on June 14, in Lagos. The victims, report said, were kidnapped while returning from their factory by boat. TrendscopeNews.com reported earlier that there were reports that the kidnappers contacted the victim's family, requesting a ransom of $1.5m.
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