FCT, Abuja – Gunmen have abducted Eniola Ojajuni, the national president of the Afenifere Youth Council, in Abuja.
In a statement, Abiodun Aderohunmu, national secretary of the council, said the incident occurred on Monday.
“The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened to announce the kidnapping of its National President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, in Abuja, Nigeria,” the statement reads.
As reported by The Cable, the national secretary said abductors of Ojajuni have demanded a N100 million ransom.
The group asked the federal government and security agencies to act swiftly for Ojajuni’s return, while imploring Nigerians with useful information to assist.
“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.
“Prince Ojajuni is a prominent figure in Nigeria and a strong advocate for youth empowerment and development.”
Josephine Adeh, federal capital territory (FCT) police spokesperson, told TheCable she was yet to be briefed about the incident.
Ayo Adebanjo: Afenifere founding member dies
Meanwhile, Ojajuni’s abduction happened a few days after Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a respected Yoruba leader and nationalist, passed away peacefully at his residence in Lekki, Lagos, on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was 96 years old.
Born on April 10, 1928, in Ijebu Ogbu Oke, Ogun state, Adebanjo played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s political landscape.
He was a founding member of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group formed in response to the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, Leadership reported.
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Obasanjo pays tribute to late Afenifere leader
In another development, Legit.ng previously reported that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, paid tribute to the late Afenifere leader, Pa Samuel Ayo Adebanjo.
Obasanjo said Adebanjo’s death came to him as a huge surprise because he was with him at his Lagos residence on February 5.
He mentioned what he observed about Ayobanjo during his last visit to see the foremost nationalist and elder statesman.
