Kidnap survivor is crowned UB�s best peformer

In 2002, the then eight-year-old Dada’s grandson was kidnapped for a P2 million ransom and later six men were arrested after the money trail led the investigators to them. Young Asian man Wasim Ahmed, and locals, Michael Mako, Boitshoko Kenosi, Innocent Gabaeme and Charles Gabaeme were charged with kidnapping Mohammed Dada and for demanding that Dada deposit US$200,000 and $100,000 into bank accounts in the United States and Britain.

Since the fateful incident the young Dada, who was kidnapped at the gates of his parent’s home as he got out of the car, enrolled for martial arts lessons. He is a black belt karateka today. On Saturday, Mohammed showered his parents with praises at the graduation ceremony,  saying the entire family has been very crucial to his success.  Mohammed said his parents, Feroza and Ebrahim have showed him “all the love” and have been supportive throughout his academic journey.