The Afenifere National Youths Council has confirmed the abduction of its National President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, in Abuja. The incident occurred on Monday, February 17, 2025, and the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of ₦100 million for his release.
According to a statement signed by the National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, Prince Ojajuni sustained bullet wounds on his buttocks during the attack, further raising concerns about his health and safety.
The Council has called for his immediate and unconditional release, urging security agencies to take swift action.
In a distressing update, Prince Ojajuni himself confirmed his abduction in a post on his Facebook account, where he made a desperate plea for help.
“I am between life and death with two bullets in my buttocks, a bullet wound, with a high sugar level. My life now is dependent on both of you, who came to my mind now, and other well-meaning Nigerians whose kindness can help save my life and prevent my wife from becoming a widow or my children from becoming fatherless, as I don’t want this to be my last breath. I was kidnapped on Monday, 17th February 2025, and was told to pay ₦100,000,000 as ransom. I have till Saturday, 22nd February, to pay this money, else I will be killed. Please make payment to my wife’s account for my rescue. God bless you.
I was given access to my Facebook account to appeal for funds.”
He also provided an account for donations to secure his release:
📌 Account Name: Omolara Ojajuni
📌 Account Number: 0247856232
📌 Bank: GTBank
The Afenifere National Youths Council is calling on the Nigerian government, security agencies, and the general public to help secure Prince Ojajuni’s safe return. They also urge anyone with useful information to come forward.
As the deadline given by the kidnappers draws closer, concerns continue to grow over the safety of Prince Ojajuni, with many urging authorities to take immediate action to combat the rising cases of kidnappings in Nigeria.
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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 #100,000,000.
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 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.
Contact:
For any use information, please contact
0806 024 8251
0907 850 0808
Signed
Abiodu Aderohunmu
National Secretary Afenifere National Youths Council.
