️🇨🇴 The Eastern War Front of the ELN has confirmed that it holds the second lieutenant of the Colombian army Maria Camila Pantoja Hernandez, who was kidnapped on November 4 in Sarona, Arauca Department.
The group claimed to have captured the officer, who belongs to the army's 18th Medium Cavalry Group, during an operation. The abduction took place while she was off duty and dressed in civilian clothes when two armed men on a motorcycle intercepted her.
The ELN said she was in good health and warned Colombia's armed forces against attempting a rescue operation that could put her life at risk. The army attributed the abduction to the Domingo Lain Saenz Front and launched an operation to find her.