The National President of the Afenifere National Youths Council, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, has been kidnapped in Abuja, with his abductors demanding a ransom of N100 million for his release. The incident, which occurred on Monday, February 17, 2025, has left the youth group and the broader community in shock.
According to a statement by Abiodun Aderohunmu, the National Secretary of the Afenifere National Youths Council, Ojajuni was shot in the buttock during the abduction. “The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened to announce the kidnapping of its National President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, in Abuja, Nigeria,” Aderohunmu said. “The unfortunate incident occurred yesterday, and the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100,000,000. We are deeply concerned about his safety and well-being and urge the kidnappers to release him unharmed.”
Ojajuni, a prominent advocate for youth empowerment and development in Nigeria, is widely respected for his contributions to national progress. The Afenifere National Youths Council has called on Nigerian authorities to take immediate action to secure his safe release. “We call on the Nigerian authorities to take immediate action to ensure Prince Ojajuni’s safe release. We also appeal to the general public to provide any information that may lead to his rescue,” the statement added.
A source within the group confirmed to newsmen that Ojajuni was shot twice during the kidnapping. “The kidnap happened on February 17. They shot the President twice, and he has bullet wounds. They are saying N100 million or nothing,” the source revealed. However, it remains unclear if there were any other casualties or injuries during the incident.
The kidnapping has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about the rising insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Afenifere National Youths Council has vowed to continue advocating for Ojajuni’s safe return and for the safety and security of all Nigerians.
