British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead
A British woman kidnapped in Malawi was rescued by police in an operation that resulted in the deaths of four suspected kidnappers. A senior police official was wounded during the exchange of gunfire, and the victim is currently receiving medical care.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region and the risks faced by expatriates in specific areas of Malawi.
Image source, Handout Image caption, Nusrat Osman was taken to hospital for treatment after the rescue
A British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi nearly a week ago has been rescued in a police operation that left four suspected kidnappers dead and a senior police chief wounded.
Nusrat Osman, 47, was freed on Thursday during an operation on the outskirts of the southern city of Blantyre, police said.
Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspected kidnappers, who police said were armed with an AK-47 rifle and a pistol.
"The criminals got shot and were rushed to the hospital where they succumbed to the injuries," the Malawi Police Service said in a statement.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Noel Kayira, who was involved in the operation, also sustained gunshot injuries and is being treated in hospital. The police statement said he was in a stable condition.
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