Nusrat Osman: British woman rescued in deadly Malawi shootout

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Malawi

Crime & Law

Nusrat Osman: British woman rescued in deadly Malawi shootout

Nusrat Osman, a 47-year-old British woman, was rescued during a police operation in Blantyre, Malawi, after being kidnapped on September 11. Four suspected kidnappers were killed in the gunfire exchange, and Deputy Inspector General of Police Noel Kayira was injured. Osman was hospitalized for physical and mental health assessments after being reunited with her family, who expressed gratitude towards the Malawian police for their efforts.

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