The whereabouts of the father of ‘Iverpool’ sensation Luis Diaz is unknown. Colombian authorities are offering a reward of 200 million pesos (about £39,938) for information leading to his rescue. Diaz missed last Sunday’s match between the Reds and Nottingham Forest.
This after reports emerged that his parents were abducted by unknown gunmen on a motorcycle at night. Diaz’s mother, Silenis Marulanda, was successfully freed during a police operation, but his father’s whereabouts are still unknown. Colombian President Gustavo Petro made the solemn announcement Saturday night (via Metro ). Colombian police have announced a large reward to speed up the search for Diaz’s father. On Sunday, Colombian Interior Minister Luis Fernando Velasco commented on the crisis. (Through Velasco, he further emphasized the urgency of apprehending the kidnappers and efforts to prevent Diaz’s father from being sent to Venezuela.
He urged citizens to come forward with any information.) “This is the first hypothesis against which the public authorities are trying to stop. Luis Diaz and we’re asking the public to let us know if they know anything.”
