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Gunmen Shoot, Kidnap Afenifere Youth Leader, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja
- Eniola Ojajuni was abducted by gunmen in Abuja, with his captors demanding a ₦100 million ransom.
- The Afenifere Youth President was shot in the buttock during the abduction, raising concerns about his safety.
- The Afenifere Youth Council urges security agencies to act swiftly, while the FCT police command remains silent on the incident.
The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Abuja.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Tuesday, the council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed that the incident took place on Monday, February 17.
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He revealed that the kidnappers are demanding a ₦100 million ransom for Ojajuni’s release.
“The Afenifere National Youth Council is deeply saddened to announce the kidnapping of its National President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, in Abuja. The unfortunate incident occurred yesterday, and the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of ₦100 million,” the statement read.
Aderohunmu further disclosed that Ojajuni sustained a gunshot wound on his buttock during the abduction. He expressed grave concern for his safety and pleaded with the abductors to release him unharmed. He also described Ojajuni as a key advocate for youth empowerment and development in Nigeria.
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The council called on the federal government and security agencies to take immediate action to secure Ojajuni’s release. It also urged Nigerians with any relevant information to come forward and assist in rescue efforts.
As of now, the FCT police command has not issued an official statement on the incident.
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