In a significant development, a man has been apprehended in connection with the abduction of Liverpool’s star player, Luis Diaz’s father. The incident occurred in Barrancas, La Guajira, where law enforcement conducted a successful operation leading to the arrest of a suspect believed to have played a role in the kidnapping.
The individual in custody is suspected of tracking the movements of Luis Diaz’s parents and subsequently relaying the information to the kidnappers. While Diaz’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was released a few hours after the abduction, his father, Luis Manuel Diaz, remains in captivity. In response, the authorities have offered a reward of 200 million pesos (£40,000/$49,000) for any information concerning the kidnapping.
There were concerns that the kidnappers might attempt to transport Luis Manuel Diaz into Venezuela, but Venezuelan officials have confirmed that they have not crossed the border.
The incident has sparked outrage in Colombia, with the residents of Barrancas organizing a candle-lit march to demand the safe release of the kidnap victim. The participants wore white t-shirts bearing an image of Luis Manuel Diaz, who is known for coaching young footballers in the town and is held in high regard by the community.
Speaking about the situation, Alis Amaya, a concerned citizen, expressed her sorrow and said, “I feel a pain in my soul because I am a mother too, and it is an injustice that a son of the people, a son of Barranquera and Colombian families, is in that sadness.” Another participant, Miguel Cantillo, lamented, “They have taken the soul of a noble and simple person from us.”
As the situation unfolds, the football world remains deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of Luis Diaz’s father, with hopes for his prompt and safe return.
