Confusion continues to trail the disappearance of father of Mikel Obi
as the family on Friday came out to deny claims that the kidnappers had
demanded a N20 million ransom.
Younger brother to the missing Elder Mike Obi, Christopher, his wife
Rose and elder brother to Mikel, Tony jointly addressed journalists at
the Rayfield residence of the Obis insisting that nobody has made
contact with them and that they were not aware of the demand for any
ransom.
They also disclosed that Mikel was so pained by the development that he has not been communicating with the family again.
“We have not had any contact with anyone since he got missing to
suggest that we are preparing for any negotiation. So we were surprised
to watch on television and read on newspapers that a N20-N50 million
ransom has been placed on his head” Mrs Obi said.
Mikel’s elder brother, Mr. Tony Obi who corroborated his mum said
Mikel has been unable to communicate with them since the incident adding
that his (Mikel’s) manager, Mr. John Shittu who has been communicating
with the family did not tell them about any contact with the abductors
as was being reported.
He confirmed that their father’s Mercedes Benz car was recovered
around Shen on the outskirts of Jos four days after his disappearance
but that the police who went with him to recover the car found no clue.
Similarly, Mr. Christopher Obi who is the younger brother to the late
Pa Obi who came to Jos from Lagos following his brother’s
disappearance, expressed concern over the situation and pleaded with
those holding him to release him.
He described his brother and his son Mikel as good people who are
always nice to those around them and wondered why they should be so
treated adding, “we plead with the nation to help us.” Mrs. Obi had some
days ago also denied reports that those holding her husband has been in
touch with the family.
SOURCE: VANGUARDNIGERIA
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