By Ashraf Abdul Wahab.

Tripoli, 14 January 2014:

The head of Sayyad Local Council in the municipality of Janzour, Haj Ibrahim Mansouri, was kidnapped yesterday afternoon, according to local reports.

A ransom demand for LD 1 million has apparently been made.

Mansouri has been described locally as a very active councillor in the district, as well as an Imam at at a local mosque.