John Obi Mikels father found alive and well

Published: 22 Aug 2011 - 18:58:11

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Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel's father has been found after being kidnapped and held for 10 days, according to reports. Michael Obi, who runs a transport company, had not been seen or heard from since he failed to return home from work in Jos, the capital of Plateau State in central Nigeria. However, the ordeal appears to have ended for the father of the 24-year-old Nigeria international. Relief: Mikel has endured a tense few days waiting on news of his father Desmond Agwu, director of the State Security Service (SSS) in Plateau State, told www.KickOffNigeria.com: 'He has been found and is currently at a police station in Kano.' Chelsea star John Obi Mikel played Stoke just hours after being told his father had been kidnapped in NigeriaSpurs boss Redknapp ready to cup-tie Modric leaving ?30m Chelsea move in doubtIt's a Mata of fact! Valencia star confirms Chelsea medical as he nears ?29m switch All the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion

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