Kidnappers of Mikel Obi's father Arrested

The kidnappers: Nkechi Ossai, Jacob Cowen, Ndubusi Friday, , Ifeanyi Essien, Basil Chukwumaand Sule Ibrahim. (Inset, Michael Obi)

Mikel Obi's  father was found  August 22, 2011, at a hide out in Kabuga, Kaduna State, where his abductors had taken him to. Michael Obi told police:

“I was taken right deep into the bush, in a remote location in Jos. I began pleading with them, however they beat me mercilessly, pounding me with their footwears.

5 of them were wearing army uniforms. They forced me into a army colour motor vehicle and drove on top speed. I never knew a motor vehicle could possibly go as quickly as that.”