Chelsea's Mikel appeals over father's kidnapping

. "Whoever has my Dad, please just let it go"

Mr. Obi did not return from work in Jos, Nigeria, Friday

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has launched an emotional appeal for the release of his father, Michael, after he was kidnapped Friday in his native Nigeria.

Police are still trying to find where Mr. Obi, who runs a business of interstate transportation, after he returned from work in Jos, capital of central Plateau State. Calls to his mobile phone went unanswered before the device became inaccessible, and on Saturday, although no ransom demand had been received so far, the police believe was abducted. Mikel was reported missing by his father Andre Villas-Boas, the coach of Chelsea, on Saturday morning and opted to play on Sunday in the Premier League Stoke City match. In fact, the news was transmitted to a teammate, Salomon Kalou, right before closing 90 minutes of goalless draw at the Britannia Stadium.

The 24-year-old has launched a public appeal for the release of his father. "I just want to say to my father who has, please let him go," he says. "It is an old man, who has not hurt anyone as far as I know, so I know why it took. My family and my mother in particular, is very sad and frustrated by this situation.

"There has been no communication from the kidnappers. Not at the moment. We have not heard anything. Really no idea of ??who might have been removed. Everything I can say is, I'm from Nigeria, and I always tried to help my country as much as I can. Playing for the country, serving the country, in every way I can. And I think it's time for the country to help me. So I'm just going to say, the one with my father, who knows where, please, please contact me and j 'hope of being released. "

Dipo Ayeni

, Plateau State police commissioner, said officials are "always looking for the location of Mr. Obi" with Mikel confirmed that he would remain in London and available for selection, while the search continued around Josh.
Villas-Boas has told his players after the training session before the team's trip to the Potteries and informed of the situation. "The director felt he had to tell me," said Mikel. "He told me everything, so I was a little surprised. And he asked me if I still wanted to play football and play, and I told him I wanted. I do not want to let my team down, my club down. My family also.

"It was very difficult, but if I had not played this game to my mother was very sad for me. I talked to him before the game and she told me to go there there and be strong and do everything I can to help the club and to ensure I do well in the game.

"I do not think my teammates really know about it. I told Didier Drogba, today [Monday] and, before the game, I said to Kalou, who is a very good friend of mine. I did not want everyone who comes to me and told me, '. Sorry, Mikel "I just wanted to go ahead with the game".

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, officer Mikel said. "It was difficult for the young family of Jos reported [Obi Sr] is absent from the police station, but we take all necessary measures to find him. We told John to be courageous and remain calm. It is completely devastated. We were not sure if I've told you before the game. But after talking to the director [Andre Villas-Boas], and [Chelsea sporting director] Mike Emenalo, we agreed that was entitled to be informed of an incident as serious. He was under stress, but showed great character and mental strength to play against Stoke. " aa

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