British Woman Kidnapped in Malawi Rescued After Police Operation

British woman Nusrat Osman rescued in Malawi after police shootout. Four kidnappers killed, senior officer injured.

September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Blantyre, Malawi — A British woman who was taken from her home in Blantyre, Malawi, last week has been safely returned to her family following a dramatic police operation.

Nusrat Osman, 47, was abducted by a group of men earlier in the week, prompting an urgent response from local authorities. The Malawi Police Service confirmed that she has now been reunited with her loved ones after the incident.

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The operation resulted in the deaths of four suspected kidnappers and left a senior police official wounded. Inspector General Richard Luhanga, head of the Malawi police, stated that Nusrat Osman is safe but provided no further details about the circumstances of the rescue.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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