Liverpool’s Luis Diaz’s parents kidnapped by National Liberation Army, Colombian authorities say

Colombian president Gustavo Perro confirmed Saturday that the dad and mom of Liverpool ahead Luis Diaz have been kidnapped, and extra data has come out about their alleged captors. In keeping with a report from the Related Press, the Colombian authorities mentioned Thursday that members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) perpetrated the crime.

The couple was reportedly driving to their dwelling after they have been stopped by gunmen on bikes at a gasoline station in Barrancas. Diaz’s mom, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued by police just some hours later. Nevertheless, Diaz’s father, Luis, remains to be lacking.

The peace delegation of the Colombian authorities, led by Otty Patiño, has been in negotiations with the ELN in regards to the launch of Diaz’s father.

“We demand that the ELN releases instantly Mr. Luis Manuel Díaz and we are saying as of now that they’re completely accountable to safe his life and integrity,” Patiño mentioned.

Diaz skipped Liverpool’s Premier League match towards Nottingham Forest on Sunday whereas the seek for his father continues. Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp mentioned he needed to “make a late change” to the lineup and described the second as a “worrying scenario for all of us and it was a fairly robust evening,” per ESPN.

Forward of Sunday’s recreation, Liverpool additionally issued an announcement hoping for a secure and fast decision.

“It’s our fervent hope that the matter is resolved safely and on the earliest attainable alternative,” the assertion learn. “Within the meantime, the participant’s welfare will proceed to be our instant precedence.”