Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja.

The council’s national secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying it happened on Monday, February 17. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for his release.

“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 N100,000,000.

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 Nigeria and a strong advocate for youth empowerment and development.”

The Afenifere Youth Council has called on the federal government and security agencies to take urgent action to ensure Ojajuni’s safe return. They also urged Nigerians who have useful information to assist in the rescue efforts.

So far, the FCT police command has not made any statement about the abduction.