British mother Nusrat Osman, 47, has been abducted in Malawi, with police offering a 30 million Malawian kwacha (approximately £12,600 or $17,000) reward for information that could help locate her.
Osman, a British national and mother of two, was seized by four men travelling in a grey Nissan Dualis in Blantyre. The incident happened at around 12:30pm on Friday in the Mount Pleasant area, according to local reports. She was reportedly abducted at her home in the area.
Police have launched an investigation and appealed to the public for information about Osman and the vehicle involved. Authorities have not established a motive for the abduction.
Four Men Allegedly Abducted British Mum
Police said four men were travelling in a grey Nissan Dualis when Osman was taken. Local reports identified the area as Mount Pleasant in Blantyre, where Osman was reportedly abducted near her home.
Police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the vehicle to come forward. Authorities have also urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could jeopardise the investigation.
Police said the men had not contacted Osman's family or the authorities since the abduction. Her husband, Nazil Osman, said he did not know where she was, how she was or why she had been taken.
Police Offer £12,600 Reward
The Malawi Police Service is offering a reward of 30 million kwacha, equivalent to around £12,600 ($17,000), for credible information that could lead directly to Osman's rescue and the arrest, prosecution and conviction of those responsible.
Police are also using mass text messages to reach people who may have information about Osman or the vehicle involved. The motive for the abduction remains unknown.
The UK Foreign Office has confirmed that it is aware of the case and is in contact with local authorities.
Family Waits for Information
Osman's disappearance has left her family waiting for information about her whereabouts. The Times reported that Osman works as an auditor for Audit Consult Limited in Malawi.
Police have not publicly disclosed why she may have been targeted. They have urged the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and provide any details that could help the investigation.
Search Continues for Missing British Woman
Malawi police are continuing efforts to locate Osman and identify those responsible for her disappearance. Officers have appealed to anyone with information about Osman or the grey Nissan Dualis involved in the incident to come forward.
The reward is being offered for credible information that leads directly to her rescue and the arrest, prosecution and conviction of those responsible. Police said the abductors had not contacted Osman's family or authorities, while Osman remained missing.
The UK Foreign Office remains in contact with local authorities as the investigation continues. Police have urged anyone with information about Osman or the grey Nissan Dualis to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing, with officers continuing to gather information from the public and examine the circumstances surrounding Osman's disappearance. Her family is awaiting further information as police work to establish what happened and locate the missing British national.
