Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz has known as for the discharge of his father, urging kidnappers to “free him now”.
The star’s mother and father have been at a petroleum station within the city of Barrancas, close to Colombia’s border with Venezuela, on Saturday once they have been kidnapped by armed males on bikes.
The winger’s mom, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued inside hours by police after roadblocks have been arrange – however the search continues for his father Luis Manuel Diaz.
The footballer issued the enchantment by way of an Instagram Story publish on Tuesday evening – as his mom and different members of the family took half in a vigil calling for the discharge of their relative.
The 26-year-old posted a picture promoting the occasion, which mentioned: “March for the release of ‘Mane’ Diaz”.
The publish additionally featured particulars of the time and placement of the vigil, and added: “Bring your candle to light the light of hope – FREE HIM NOW!”
Police air and land patrols have been looking a forest in northern Colombia amid rising fears Diaz’s father might have been smuggled throughout the border into Venezuela.
Colombian particular forces have additionally been concerned within the search of the area, which features a mountain vary that straddles each nations.
Police have provided a $48,000 (£39,000) reward for info which results in the rescue of Mr Diaz.
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Officers consider they’ve recognized two suspects concerned, The Guardian reported.
Criminals in Colombia have lengthy kidnapped civilians for ransom with a purpose to finance their operations, however instances have elevated in recent times.
The escalation comes regardless of efforts by the federal government to dealer ceasefires with insurgent teams.
Diaz is extensively considered one in all Colombia’s most proficient gamers and joined Liverpool from Porto final 12 months in a deal mentioned to be price round £50m.
So far, no teams have taken accountability for the kidnapping.
Thousands of followers, soccer authorities and Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp are amongst those that have despatched messages of help to the participant.
Source: information.sky.com”