Palestinian Businessman Kidnapped for Ransom in Akkar
Gunmen abducted for ransom a Palestinian businessman in the northern Akkar plains, the state-run National News Agency reported on Monday.
"Armed men kidnapped trader Youssef Loubani in the Akkar plains,” the NNA said, noting that the abductee is 50 years old.
The same source later provided more details on the incident: “Loubani was kidnapped at 10:00 am while he was waiting for a customer to sell him olives on the international road near the northern entrance of the Nahr al-Bared camp.”
The NNA noted that Loubani's family filed a complaint with concerned authorities, explaining that they have a received a phone call from a number with the Bekaa area code, 08, demanding ransom to released the kidnapped man.
"But they haven't heard from anyone after that call," the NNA remarked.
"Palestinian factions and local committees are following up on this case, although they haven't reached any conclusion yet."
Loubani, a former sewer, is father to 22 children from two different wives, one of whom is deceased. Several of his kids live in the United States.
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