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A British woman who had been abducted in Malawi nearly a week ago was successfully rescued during a police operation that resulted in the deaths of four suspected kidnappers and left a senior police officer injured. Nusrat Osman, 47, was freed on Thursday near the southern city of Blantyre, according to Malawian police officials.
During the operation, officers engaged in a firefight with the alleged kidnappers, who were reportedly armed with an AK-47 rifle and a pistol. The Malawi Police Service confirmed that the suspects were shot and later died from their injuries after being taken to the hospital. Deputy Inspector General of Police Noel Kayira, who took part in the rescue effort, was also wounded and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital, with authorities describing his condition as stable.
Following her rescue, Osman was reunited with her family and was taken to a medical facility for both physical care and mental health evaluation. Police inspector general Richard Luhanga commented on her condition, saying she was “still traumatised” and would be interviewed once she was in a better state. He added that the motive behind the kidnapping remains unclear as investigations continue.
Osman’s younger brother, Shobi Jiwa, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Malawian police for their role in securing her release. Speaking to the UK’s Sun newspaper, he referred to the injured police chief, Kayira, as the family’s “hero” for risking his life during the operation. The identities of the four deceased suspects and the exact details of how the police traced their location have not been disclosed. Osman, who has lived in Malawi for several years and works for an auditing firm, was kidnapped on 11 September in Blantyre’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood while driving home. Since her disappearance, the case drew significant attention, with authorities offering a reward for information that would lead to her rescue and the capture and conviction of those involved. The UK Foreign Office confirmed it was aware of the abduction and had been in contact with local officials. The lack of any ransom demand or communication from the kidnappers had been puzzling investigators. The case deeply troubled her family, the local business community, and British nationals living in Malawi, where kidnappings of foreigners are rare. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abduction and rescue while urging the public to stay calm
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