Gunmen abduct Uduaghan’s cousin

Despite the presence of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, in Asaba, Delta State on Wednesday, gunmen abducted Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s cousin, Sam.

According to eyewitnesses, Pa Uduaghan was forced into his Toyota Camry Car at the gate of his house on DLA Road, Asaba, by the hoodlums, who reportedly stormed the house with an unmarked Sports Utility Vehicle.

The incident took place just as the IG was addressing journalists on the efforts of the force to curb crime in the state at the Presidential Lodge where he formerly presented the rescued footballer, Christian Obodo.

However, family sources said the kidnappers were yet to

How I was Kidnapped: Super Eagles Soccer Star Christian Obodo

Nigeria and Udinese midfielder Christian Obodo is relieved finally to reunite with his family and friends after his kidnapping, but exclusively tells KickOffNigeria.com that it was an 'inside job'.

Obodo was kidnapped on Saturday morning on his way to church at Effurun, near Warri, but rescued on Sunday night around Isoko, on the outskirts of the town.

He spoke exclusively to KickOffNigeria.com for the first time of the entire experience.

"I couldn't believe it. I was on my way to church and I had just parked my car when six boys, very young boys, just came to me and started ordering me to come with them.

"I told them to take it easy, that I would do what they say, and they

Christian Obodo, kidnapped In Warri

Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo, was kidnapped on Saturday in front of a church in Effurun, Warri, Delta State by four gunmen.

The midfielder was driving in the car with a customised plate number ‘Obodo 5′ around 9.20a.m on Jakpa Road when the kidnappers blocked his car and seized him.

They had been tailing the footballer who was said to have gone clubbing in Warri on Friday night.
The gunmen left his car in front of the church at New Layout, Effurun and took him away in their own car.
A top official of the Delta State government, who did not want his name mentioned, confirmed the development to SuperSport.com.

The 28-year-old played on loan last season at Lecce.

“Yes he has been kidnapped. The details are still sketchy but I was told he was on his way to church this (Saturday) morning with his car that has registration number ‘Obodo 5.’

“Apparently his car’s registration may have attracted his kidnappers because he went clubbing last (Friday) night in the same car,” the official said.

The official also said the kidnappers were yet to get in touch with any of the player’s relatives or friends as at noon on Saturday.

Obodo’s kidnap is the first high-profile abduction of a footballer.

Last year, two soldiers and some civilians were indicted in the kidnap of the father of Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi, in Jos.