How Mikel Obi’s Father Survived Abduction Under Gun Fire Exchange

Michael Obi, the biological father of Nigerian Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi was reportedly kidnapped on June 29 but eventually regained his freedom on Monday.

He was rescued alongside his driver and Ishaya John.

The Enugu state police spokesperson, Ebere Amaraizu made it known via a statement on Monday saying:

“It was gathered that Michael Obi and his driver were abducted along Makurdi-Enugu Road on June 29 in the afternoon on his way from Jos in his grey-coloured Toyota Prado jeep with registration number: MUS 604 CG and taken to an unknown destination through the thick forest part of the area,” he said.

“It was further gathered that the abductors started calling to demand a ransom of N10 million before police operatives acted on intelligence information and swooped on them.

“In the process of the rescue, a gun duel ensued between police operatives and the kidnappers which forced the hoodlums to abandon their victims inside the forest and they were promptly rescued.’’

Amaraizu said Obi extolled the efforts of the police which led to their rescue.

“I am happy with the police operatives’ performance,” he was quoted to have said.

“I am alive and healthy. I thank the commissioner of police and the police operatives for their efforts which led
to our rescue.”

Recall, the same Obi’s father was kidnapped in 2011.

He was abducted as he travelled home from work in Jos, Plateau state capital.