Mozambique: Policeman Killed in Clash with Kidnappers in Central Maputo

  1. Mozambique: Policeman Killed in Clash with Kidnappers in Central Maputo
Location:
Matola, Maputo Province, Mozambique, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date: July 21, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0: 2.00
Deaths: 1
Fatalities type:
  • Police
DESCRIPTION::

A Mozambican police officer was shot dead on Saturday during a shootout with kidnappers in central Maputo. The incident occurred as police tried to prevent the abduction of a shopkeeper of Asian origin. Initially, the police spokesperson Leonel Muchina did not mention the officer's death. Later reports confirmed the exchange of gunfire in which the officer was killed. Eyewitnesses reported four armed kidnappers. The kidnappers' vehicle, riddled with bullet holes, was found abandoned in Matola, where police believe the victim is now being held. Authorities are actively investigating and using all available information to resolve the crime.

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