Former Juventus player rescued after kidnapping and shooting by gunmen
Dec 06, 2024
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According to foreign media such as Metro Ecuador, Pedro was kidnapped by motorcyclists on his way home with his teammate Juan Carlos Morales after finishing the game in Atacames, Ecuador, at around 9 p.m. on the 1st (local time).
According to witnesses, kidnappers on motorcycles blocked Pedro's vehicle and threatened him with weapons and forcibly dragged him. Pedro's family could not be reached and reported missing to police the next day.
Police investigating confirmed on the 4th that Pedro and Carlos were kidnapped at a remote house in the Esmeraldas area.
When the police raided, the kidnappers, who were resisting by shooting, eventually fled.
In addition to Pedro and Carlos, who were kidnapped around the house, police found two unidentified bodies.
Pedro and Carlos, who were rescued, had a lot of cuts on their faces and were swollen. It appeared to have been subjected to constant assault by the kidnappers.
Pedro, who was released, was mentally and physically abused by the kidnappers but was hopeful of being rescuedHe thanked the police rescue team, saying, `I feel like I'm reborn.'
The police are chasing the fugitive criminals.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
