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British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi rescued by police after shootout

British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi rescued by police after shootout

Summary

A British woman kidnapped in Malawi was rescued by police after a gunfight that killed four of the kidnappers. The woman, Nusrat Osman, was taken near her home, and despite being held for several days, she was found safe and unharmed.

Key Facts

  • Nusrat Osman was kidnapped on 11 September outside her home in Blantyre, Malawi.
  • Police offered a reward of 30 million Malawi kwacha (£12,950) for information leading to her rescue.
  • During the rescue, police exchanged fire with kidnappers armed with an AK47 rifle and a pistol.
  • Four kidnappers were shot and died from their injuries at the hospital.
  • A police officer was also shot but is in stable condition after receiving medical care.
  • Nusrat Osman is a 47-year-old auditor and mother of two, originally from Leicester, UK.
  • Malawi has few kidnapping cases and usually targets are from the Asian business community, not foreign residents.
  • The reason for the kidnapping is still unknown, and investigations continue.
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