Mikel Obi Reveals More About Father’s Kidnap

A few days ago, it was reported that father of Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi was rescued on Monday in Egede Udi forest of Enugu State along old Egede Affa Road in Enugu from the hands of kidnappers.

Pa Michael Obi and his driver, Ishaya John, were kidnapped last Friday along Makurdi – Enugu Road on his way from Jos. It was also revealed that his abductors demanded a ransom of N10 million before the operatives acting on intelligence information assisted in rescuing the two men unhurt. 

Speaking to the press after his father's rescue, Mikel said he went into the game against Argentina last Tuesday with the knowledge that his father was being held for ransom, but was discreet about it as the kidnappers threatened to shoot "instantly" if police were informed.

He further explained that he received a call from the kidnappers four hours before kickoff in the crucial World Cup clash in St Petersburg, and they demanded N10 Million ($28,000 US) for the safe return of his father, Pa Michael Obi.

According to him, so as not to disappoint 180 million Nigerians, Mikel, who is the team captain , did not tell his bosses at the Nigeria Football Federation, including coach Gernot Rohr, but instead kept it private and even went on to play in the match.