Malawi Police Offer Reward for Information Following Abduction of British National

Authorities in Malawi are offering a 30 million kwacha reward for information leading to the rescue of 47-year-old British citizen Nusrat Osman in Blantyre.

Editorial Desk

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Blantyre, Malawi — Law enforcement officials in Malawi have announced a financial reward for information regarding the kidnapping of a British woman in the southern region of the country.

The victim, 47-year-old Nusrat Osman, was forcibly taken by unidentified individuals in the Mount Pleasant area of Blantyre on Friday, September 18, 2026.

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In an official statement, police spokesperson Gladys Chiwaula confirmed that authorities are actively investigating the abduction. A reward of 30 million Malawi kwacha, equivalent to approximately £12,850, has been authorized for any details that assist in locating Osman and identifying those responsible for the crime.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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