British Woman Kidnapped Rescued Malawi

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1. 15 Sep

   A British woman has been abducted in Malawi in broad daylight, police have said.

   5 outlets · Daily Mail
2. 17 Sep

   Nusrat Osman, 47, was abducted in the Mount Pleasant area of Blantyre last Friday.

   3 outlets · Daily Mail
3. 18 Sep

   Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspected kidnappers, who police said were armed with an AK-47 rifle and a pistol.

   3 outlets · BBC

Coverage 8 articles

• 18 Sep Malawi police rescue kidnapped British woman after exchange of gunfireOn September 17, Malawi police rescued a British woman named Nusrat Osman who had been kidnapped by four men on September 11 in Blantyre's Mount Pleasant suburb. During the rescue operation, an exchange of gunfire occurred when the kidnappers were armed with an AK-47 rifle and a pistol; the kidnappers died from their injuries while one police officer was wounded but is now stable in the hospital.The Straits Times
• 18 Sep British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi rescued by police after shootoutNusrat Osman, a 47-year-old British woman kidnapped outside her home in Blantyre, Malawi on September 11, was rescued by police after a shootout where four of her alleged abductors died. The rescue occurred late Thursday when police exchanged fire with the kidnappers; a police officer was also wounded but is stable. Osman's brother praised the deputy inspector general for his bravery, and authorities offered a…The Guardian
• 18 Sep 4 suspects killed in shootout as police rescue kidnapped British woman in MalawiPolice in Malawi killed four suspects during a shootout that led to the rescue of a kidnapped British woman named Nusrat Osman. The 47-year-old victim had been missing for a week before her successful rescue and subsequent reunion with family members.Toronto Star
• 18 Sep British mum kidnapped in Malawi rescued after police shootoutA 47-year-old British mother named Nusrat Osman, who works for an auditing firm in Blantyre, Malawi, was rescued by police after being kidnapped last Friday. During the rescue operation on Thursday, a shootout occurred, resulting in four suspected kidnappers being killed and one officer wounded. Police found the suspects armed with an AK-47 rifle and a Girsan Regard MC pistol. The UK Foreign Office had been…The Independent
• 18 Sep British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers deadA British woman, Nusrat Osman, 47, was rescued in Malawi after being kidnapped nearly a week earlier. During a police operation on Thursday outside Blantyre, four suspected kidnappers were killed and one senior police officer wounded in an exchange of gunfire. Osman was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment and assessments. The UK Foreign Office confirmed its awareness of the situation and involvement…BBC
• 17 Sep British mother kidnapped by gunmen in Malawi makes safe return home after daring rescueNusrat Osman, a 47-year-old British mother working as an auditor in Malawi, was kidnapped last Friday in Blantyre’s Mount Pleasant area. After six days, she was rescued safely and returned home. A senior police officer, Noel Kayira, was shot during the rescue operation but is out of danger. The kidnapping involved four armed men who used a grey Nissan Dualis to snatch Osman from her car while she was on her way to…Daily Mail
• 15 Sep British mother of two, 47, is kidnapped in broad daylight in MalawiNusrat Osman, a 47-year-old British mother of two working as an auditor in Blantyre, Malawi, was kidnapped at noon on Friday by four men. The abductors used a grey Nissan Dualis vehicle. Police have offered a reward of over £12,600 for information leading to her safe return and the prosecution of those involved. Her husband told local media that he has no personal enemies, and the motive behind the abduction remains…Daily Mail
• 15 Sep British woman abducted in Malawi, police sayPolice in Blantyre, Malawi are investigating the abduction of Nusrat Osman, a 47-year-old British woman working as an auditor for a local firm. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM on Friday when four men took her from the street using a grey Nissan Dualis car. A reward exceeding $17,000 has been offered by authorities for information leading to Osman’s rescue and the arrest of those involved. Her husband expressed…BBC

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