Location:
Matola, Maputo Province, Mozambique, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
July 23, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
DESCRIPTION::
The Mozambican police have seized a property in Matola, part of the Tchumene luxury condominium, allegedly used by kidnappers to imprison their victims. Journalists were invited to inspect the flat, which showed signs of modifications to isolate victims. One known escapee is a stationery shop owner kidnapped on June 26. The property was also used for recent kidnappings in Maputo. Authorities say the kidnappers are from South Africa, and some have returned there. During the raid, no kidnappers were found, but a 30-year-old man accused of collaboration was present, claiming to be a security guard.