Eniola Ojajuni, the abducted national president of the Afenifere Youth Council, has pleaded for financial help to pay the ransom demanded by his kidnappers.
In videos circulating on social media, Ojajuni is seen
sitting on the ground while a gunman points an AK-47 rifle at him.
Appearing distressed, Ojajuni appealed to Nigerians,
particularly those from the Ilaje area of Ondo state, to contribute towards his
release.
Ojajuni said he has been given a 24-hour deadline, warning
that his captors have threatened to kill him if the ransom is not paid.
“Nigerians, please help me! Your donation, N100,000,
N50,000, or N1,000,000, will go a long way to save my life. My name is Prince
Eniola Ojajuni. God bless you. Aderohunmu, please help me spread this video,”
he said.
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His abduction was first announced by Abiodun Aderohunmu,
national secretary of the Afenifere Youth Council.
Aderohunmu said Ojajuni was kidnapped on February 17, 2025,
in Abuja and sustained a gunshot wound to his buttock.
“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.
He added that the kidnappers have demanded N100 million for Ojajuni’s release.