Afenifere youth council president kidnapped in Abuja, abductors seek N100m ransom

The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Abuja.

The incident occurred on Monday, February 17, with reports indicating that Ojajuni was shot twice in the buttocks before being taken captive.

Confirming the abduction in a statement on Wednesday, the National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, disclosed that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for Ojajuni’s release.

“The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened to announce the kidnapping of its National President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, in Abuja.

During the attack, he sustained a gunshot wound, and we are extremely concerned about his safety,” the statement read.

Aderohunmu called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent action to secure Ojajuni’s freedom.

He also urged Nigerians with useful information to assist in the rescue efforts.

A member of the council, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “They shot him twice. He has bullet wounds, and the kidnappers are insisting on N100 million or nothing.”

The abduction of Ojajuni adds to the growing concerns over insecurity across the country, with several high-profile kidnappings recorded in recent months.