Police heroes rewarded for rescuing kidnapped British national Osman, given K1 million each

Eight junior police officers who took part in the successful operation to rescue kidnapped British national Nusrat Osman have been promoted and awarded K1 million each.

Inspector General of Police Richard Chikoko Luhanga promoted the officers to the next rank as a reward for their role in the rescue operation.

In a statement, National Police Public Relations Officer Senior Superintendent Gladys Chiwaula said Luhanga also gave each officer K1 million as a token of appreciation.

She said the officers were rewarded for their dedication, bravery, resilience and professionalism during the successful operation.

Osman was abducted on September 11, 2026, in Blantyre and was rescued on Thursday night from a compound in Mingale Village, Mpemba, Blantyre, six days after her abduction.

The rescue operation involved an exchange of gunfire between police and suspected kidnappers, leaving Deputy Inspector General of Police responsible for operations Noel Kayira injured and two suspected kidnappers dead.

Police have since launched a manhunt for six other suspects believed to have been involved in the abduction.

The development comes after Luhanga announced that six people who provided information that assisted police investigations into Osman’s abduction and rescue would share a K30 million reward.

Luhanga congratulated the eight officers on their promotions and urged other police officers to emulate their good example.