Malawian police have launched a search for 47-year-old Nusrat Osman after she was abducted in broad daylight in Blantyre.

Blantyre, Malawi (Running Africa) — Malawian police are searching for British national Nusrat Osman, who authorities say was abducted by four men in Blantyre on Friday, with a 30 million Malawian kwacha ($17,000) reward offered for information leading to her safe rescue.

Osman, a 47-year-old mother of two, was taken at about 12:30 p.m. in the Mount Pleasant area of Blantyre, according to police.

Authorities said the four suspects reportedly used a grey Nissan Dualis during the abduction.

Malawi Police Offer K30 Million Reward

Police have offered 30 million kwacha for information that directly leads to Osman’s safe rescue and the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

Authorities have appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward and urged the public not to circulate unverified claims that could interfere with the investigation. No motive for the abduction has been established.

Nusrat Osman’s Family Appeals for Her Safe Return

Osman reportedly works as an auditor at Audit Consult Limited in Blantyre.

Her husband, Nazil Osman, has appealed for her safe return, saying he does not know where she is or what happened to her.

No ransom demand or communication from the abductors has been reported.

UK Authorities in Contact With Malawi

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it was aware of reports that a British national had been abducted in Malawi and was in contact with local authorities.

Malawian police are continuing their search for Osman and the four people suspected of involvement.

As the investigation continues, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or established a motive for her disappearance.