The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Abuja.
Ojajuni was reportedly shot twice in the buttocks before being taken captive on Monday, February 17.
In a statement on Wednesday, the National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the abduction, revealing that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for his release.
He said, “The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened to announce the kidnapping of its National President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, in Abuja, Nigeria.
“The unfortunate incident occurred yesterday, and the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100,000,000.
“During the kidnapping, Prince Ojajuni sustained a bullet wound on his buttock.
“We are deeply concerned about his safety and well-being, and we urge the kidnappers to release him unharmed.
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“Prince Ojajuni is a prominent figure in Nigerian and a strong advocate for youth empowerment and development.
“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 Afenifere National Youths Council will continue to work tirelessly to ensure Prince Ojajuni’s safe return and to advocate for the safety and security of all Nigerians.”
“The kidnap happened on February 17. They shot the President twice. And he has bullet wounds. They are saying 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