Eniola Olajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has regained his freedom after spending 12 days in the custody of his abductors.
The National Secretary of the Youth Council, Biodun Aderohunmu confirmed his release.
The New Daily Prime reported that Olajuni was kidnapped on Monday, February 17, 2025, while travellingto Abuja for a scheduled meeting.
His captors initially demanded a ransom of N100 million and two tricycles in exchange for his release.
It will be recalled that on Wednesday, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, directed the Intelligence Response Team to intervene following the circulation of a distressing video in which Olajuni, held at gunpoint, pleaded with Nigerians to help secure his freedom by raising funds.
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In a statement, Aderohunmu said Ojajuni was released on Saturday after the payment of ransom to the abductors and currently receiving medical attention, noting that his safety is of critical importance.
The statement read: “We are delighted to announce that our president, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, has been released from captivity. He was freed today, March 1, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm,” the statement reads.
“The Afenifere National Youth Council expresses its profound gratitude to all individuals, organizations, and well-wishers who stood by us during this challenging period. Your support, prayers, and solidarity were invaluable to us.
“Prince is undergoing medical care now. We would also want to emphasise that security is key, and the government holds it a responsibility to her people.”
