Missing for 21 Days: Businessman Disappeared After Going to Warehouse in Ivory Coast

Süleyman Kaplan, a Turkish businessman who traded construction materials, has been missing in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, for about three weeks. Kaplan, who had been traveling to Ivory Coast for trade for two years, was last in contact with his family on June 19. He disappeared after going to a warehouse to sell his goods. His wife, Canan Kaplan, has reported him missing to Turkish authorities and the embassy, expressing grave concerns for his life. She stated that her husband usually communicated with his children daily and that they have not been able to reach him since his disappearance. Their son, Cevdet Kaplan, and his brother Danyal Kaplan have traveled to Ivory Coast to assist in the search efforts. Despite ongoing searches by local security forces and the family's efforts, Kaplan has not been found. The last known location from his phone was a warehouse. His family is appealing to Turkish President Erdoğan for assistance in finding him, emphasizing their distress and longing for his safe return.

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We haven't been able to reach my husband for about 21 days. My husband was someone who constantly traveled abroad and traded with different countries. He had been going to Ivory Coast for about 2 years. We were in constant contact until his last trip. He would definitely talk to his children once or twice a day. We haven't been able to get in touch with him at all since the day he disappeared. We have notified the necessary authorities. We think he might be missing or kidnapped. We are worried about his life. Our only wish is to reach him safely.