Soccer Star’s Wife and Young Child Found Safe After Terrifying Kidnapping Ordeal

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Jackson Rodríguez’s family is safe and sound. 

Following the incident on April 23 when the Ecuadorian soccer player’s wife and young child were taken from their Guayaquil residence during a late-night home invasion, authorities confirmed that they have been released, as stated by local police officials in an announcement to ESPN on April 25.

Rodriguez’s football team, Club Sport Emelec, too, issued a statement reassuring that those involved were secure.

On April 24, a statement was issued expressing appreciation for the successful investigative and operational efforts by the national police, resulting in the rescue of his family members who were abducted on Wednesday, April 23. The individuals are now safe and well. At present, Club Sport Emelec kindly requests that the privacy of the family be maintained.

Police commander Pablo Dávila verified to CBS that upon their rescue, Rodríguez’s wife and child sought medical care and are now secure. Additionally, he mentioned that the captors had requested a ransom of $50,000 for the release of the victims, but the family chose not to comply with this demand.

The incident involving Rodriguez’s wife (age 24) and child being kidnapped took place approximately at 3:30 a.m. on April 23rd. Rodriguez, who is 26 years old, reported to the police (as stated by the Associated Press), that he hid beneath a bed in their home when he heard their front door being forced open.

Additionally, he mentioned that he overheard the trespassers, who were driving a gray dual-cab pickup truck, inquire from his spouse whether I was home.

Previously, TopMob News contacted local authorities about the event, but we haven’t received a response yet.

Due to a recent emergency declaration, seven out of Ecuador’s 24 provinces are currently under a state of emergency, including Guayas where Guayaquil is situated, as reported by CBS. The country has stated that this measure was taken in response to an alarming increase in drug-related violence.

In simple terms, Daniel Noboa, who serves as the leader of a South American nation, expressed that this action is essential due to Ecuador experiencing its deadliest year on record, with approximately one murder occurring every hour, according to CBS’s report.

In his statement, Noboa, who was recently reelected on April 13, emphasized that the enforcement of this measure is aimed at combating a rise in violent crimes, severe lawlessness, and the illegal activities of powerful armed gangs.

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2025-05-01 16:21