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Colombia Offers $950 Million for Eln Leaders After Cúcuta Bombing

Colombian authorities offer $950 million in rewards for two ELN leaders linked to a deadly bombing in Cúcuta.

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A suicide bombing using a car bomb attacked the police station in Los Patios, Cúcuta, on the night of August 31, 2026, killing one civilian and injuring eleven people, including two uniformed officers. [1] Colombian authorities have identified alias 'David' and alias 'Nay' or 'Nike' as key suspects linked to the planning and execution of the attack. [2] The Colombian government offered a reward of up to $800 million for information leading to the capture of alias 'David' and $150 million for alias 'Nay' or 'Nike', totaling $950 million. [3] The vehicle used in the bombing was reportedly stolen in 2024 and prepared in Venezuelan territory before being detonated in Colombia. [4] A reward of up to $100 million was offered for information that allows locating and capturing the two identified individuals. [5] Alias 'David' is considered the main leader of the ELN's urban structure in Cúcuta and has been in the city for nearly five years after arriving from the Catatumbo region. [6] Alias 'Nay' is accused of designing the terrorist plan, defining the attack points, and securing the members responsible for transporting the explosives. [7]
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  1. A suicide bombing using a car bomb attacked the police station in Los Patios, Cúcuta, on the night of August 31, 2026, killing one civilian and injuring eleven people, including two uniformed officers. · Vanguardia
  2. Colombian authorities have identified alias 'David' and alias 'Nay' or 'Nike' as key suspects linked to the planning and execution of the attack. · Vanguardia
  3. The Colombian government offered a reward of up to $800 million for information leading to the capture of alias 'David' and $150 million for alias 'Nay' or 'Nike', totaling $950 million. · Vanguardia
  4. The vehicle used in the bombing was reportedly stolen in 2024 and prepared in Venezuelan territory before being detonated in Colombia. · Vanguardia
  5. A reward of up to $100 million was offered for information that allows locating and capturing the two identified individuals. · Caracol Radio
  6. Alias 'David' is considered the main leader of the ELN's urban structure in Cúcuta and has been in the city for nearly five years after arriving from the Catatumbo region. · Caracol Radio
  7. Alias 'Nay' is accused of designing the terrorist plan, defining the attack points, and securing the members responsible for transporting the explosives. · Caracol Radio
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