Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Cries Out To Nigerians for N100m Ransom in Trending Video

Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Cries Out To Nigerians for N100m Ransom in Trending Video

  • The kidnappers of the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, have demanded N100m ransom
  • The abducted Afenifere youth chieftain has cried out to Nigerians to come to his assistance as he and his family raise the ransom
  • In a trending video, Olajuni said every N100,000, N50,000, or N1,000,000 will go a long way in saving his life

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FCT, Abuja - The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has cried out to Nigerians to assist him in raising N100 million ransom for his release.

Olajuni’s kidnappers have threatened to kill him if he fails to pay before 3 pm on Monday, February 24, 20225.

Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom
The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, was kidnapped in Abuja. Photo credit: @MobilePunch
Source: Twitter

The abducted Afenifere youth chieftain appealed in a trending video while pleading for his life.

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He disclosed that the kidnappers demanded N100 million and had already shot him in the buttock.

As reported by The Punch, the video showed a kidnapper pointing an AK-47 at Ojajuni’s chest as he appealed to the public for financial assistance to secure his release.

“Nigerians, please help me! Your donation—N100,000, N50,000, or N1,000,000—can go a long way in saving my life,”
“My name is Prince Eniola Ojajuni. God bless you. Aderohunmu, please help me spread this video.”

The National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, said Olajuni sustained a gunshot wound during the attack in Abuja.

Aderohunmu said the union is extremely concerned about his safety. He made this known in a statement while confirming the abduction of the Afenifere youth chieftain.

He called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government and security agencies to take urgent action to secure Ojajuni’s freedom.

It was gathered that Olajuni’s kidnappers issued a 48-hour ultimatum, threatening to kill him if a ransom of N100 million was not paid.

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The kidnapper refused N10 million which one of the family members offered during a phone call.

“God forbid bad thing. If you continue talking nonsense, I swear to Almighty God you won’t hear from me again. The last price my boss gave me is N100 million, but if you can raise something better, let me know.”

Legit.ng also reported that the chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), Prof. George Nwabuko Chima was kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

Professor Chima was abducted by the hoodlums at his residence in Okigwe, Imo state on Friday, January 31, 2025.

The state Police public relations officer, DSP Henry Okoye, said the police Command has commenced investigations.

Abducted Afenifere youth leader cries for help from kidnappers dem
Kidnapers threaten to kill Afenifere youth leader if a ransom of N100 million was not paid. Photo credit: MobilePunch
Source: Twitter

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Igboayaka Igboayaka, was kidnapped in Owerri, Imo state.

Igboayaka was abducted by gunmen who invaded his Works layout residence in Owerri on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

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