The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has been abducted by gunmen in Abuja.

Ojajuni was reportedly shot twice in the buttocks before being taken captive on Monday, February 17.

Confirming the incident in a statement on Wednesday, the National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, expressed deep concern over the abduction, revealing that the kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N100 million for his release.

“The Afenifere National Youth Council is deeply saddened to announce the kidnapping of its National President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, in Abuja. During the attack, he sustained gunshot wounds, and we are extremely concerned about his safety,” the statement read.

Aderohunmu called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent action to secure Ojajuni’s release. He also urged Nigerians with any useful information to assist in the rescue efforts.

A council member, speaking anonymously, confirmed the severity of the situation, stating:

“They shot him twice. He has bullet wounds, and the kidnappers are insisting on N100 million or nothing.”

Ojajuni’s abduction adds to the growing wave of insecurity in the country, as incidents of high-profile kidnappings continue to rise in recent months.

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