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Liverpool's midfielder Luis Diaz faced a personal crisis when his parents were abducted in Colombia by armed individuals on motorcycles. While his mother has been safely recovered, the whereabouts of his father remain unknown.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro confirmed the rescue of Diaz's mother, Cilenis Marulanda, in the city of Barrancas. He shared on Twitter, "In a padlock operation in Barrancas, Luis Diaz's mother has been rescued, we continue the search for the father."
General William Salamanca, the director of Colombia's police, emphasized their commitment, stating that every available officer is on the task to locate Diaz's father.
Reports indicate that the parents of the 26-year-old footballer were abducted during their journey home. Initial details suggest the incident occurred at a fuel station where they were confronted by gunmen on bikes. Both army and police units have been mobilized for the search operation.
The national soccer federation of Colombia expressed its concern over the incident, urging the authorities to ensure the safe return of Diaz's father. Their statement read, "The Colombian Football Federation rejects the security situation that the parents of our player Luis Díaz are going through."
The federation further conveyed their support to Diaz and his family, urging swift action from the authorities to resolve the situation.
The Colombian attorney General's office also released a statement, highlighting their immediate response: "From the moment when Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office learned of the kidnapping of the parents of Colombian player Luis Díaz in the Barrancas area of La Guajira, a specialist team of prosecutors, CTI (Technical Investigation Team) officials and investigators from the police and military have been taking urgent action to locate these individuals, clarify the chain of events and identify the culprits."
Liverpool FC expressed their concern, stating, “It is our fervent hope that the matter is resolved safely and at the earliest possible opportunity. In the meantime, the player's welfare will continue to be our immediate priority.”
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