"I was a victim of the circumstances. But I can only say at the moment whatever I did I have done for the safety of my elder brother," said a visibly rattled Aminul while talking to reporters with the Muktijoddha president Kabir Ahmed Khan proudly sitting beside him.

Aminul, who has been the hottest property in the local football over the last five seasons, disappeared on Wednesday afternoon leaving Muktijoddha officials to declare a virtual war to recapture their prized possession. His brother Moin Haq was reportedly remained in Muktijoddha's custody since Aminul was whisked away by some unknown people from Doyel Chattar of Dhaka University.

"How are you Bhaia," was the first thing Aminul uttered after he entered the Muktijoddha office with coach Shafiqul Islam Manik. The tall custodian, who was instrumental in Muktijoddha's National Football League triumph earlier this month, explained his disappearing act in front of an excited audience.

"A group comprising five or six young men caught me from Doyel Chattar when my brother and I were on way to Nawabpur to supervise house repairs. Those youths took me straight to the Abahani club office and I had to stay there until 11pm. Then they pushed me into a car and drove to a place I could not recognise because it was dark. When I woke up in the morning I realised that I had been confined at a house in Iqbal Road, Mohammadpur. At around 4pm I decided that I would make my escape and so I jumped from the first floor and ran straight to Hasan-al Mamun's house at Balur Ghat in Cantonment area. From there I went to Muktijoddha club in Gulistan," Aminul said while narrating his mysterious disappearance episode.

Replying to a query whether his abductors had harmed him in any way Aminul replied in the negative. He even disclosed during the whole time he spent at Mohammadpur there were no guards around him.

"Everybody showed their respect during the period," he said without specifying.

He also denied disclosing the names of his abductors. He also refused to make any comment on whether he would take any legal action against the kidnappers.

"I think you are all intelligent enough to understand what really happened. I can only say this much at the moment," said Aminul brother.

"Definitely, I am a Muktijoddha player," Aminul said replying in another question. He however said that the incident would not hamper his career.

Muktijoddha Sangsad president Kabir, who finally emerged the winner after the kidnap drama, said that his club only acted at the request of Aminul's elder brother.

"Aminul is our player. We paid him in advance two months ago, so it was our duty to do everything to ensure his safety."

The Muktijoddha boss also denied allegations that the club was involved in the police raid at rival camp Abahani.

"Aminul's brother filed the case that's why the police raided the Abahani premises. It was not illegal," said the all smiling Kabir.

Muktijoddha manager Abdus Sattar however denied that he was present during the late-night police operation at the Abahani club in Dhanmondi.

The country's number one goalkeeper did admit receiving a cheque for Taka nine lakh from Abahani.

"They gave me a cheque worth nine lakh taka on Wednesday night which I will return."