Mozambique: Kidnapping victim found dead in Maputo

  1. Mozambique: Kidnapping victim found dead in Maputo
Location:
maputo, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date: February 14, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0: 2.00
Deaths: 1
Fatalities type:
  • Civilian
Arrests: 1
DESCRIPTION::

The Attorney General’s Office of Mozambique announced the identification of the body of Munawar Ahmed Ali, also known as Munawar Bhai, who was kidnapped in Maputo in 2022. His body was found buried in the backyard of the house where he was held captive. Proceedings have been initiated against four individuals, with one in preventive detention and the others fugitives. They are accused of kidnapping, possession of prohibited weapons, and criminal association. This group is also implicated in other similar crimes. Mozambique has seen a wave of kidnappings since 2011, primarily targeting businesspeople and their families. Authorities have detained 38 people since January 2023 in connection with kidnappings, with 13 cases recorded during that period. The involvement of police and magistrates in these crimes has been acknowledged, with ramifications extending to neighboring South Africa.

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