The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has made a desperate appeal to Nigerians for help in raising the N100 million ransom demanded by his kidnappers.
In a widely circulated video on Monday, the visibly distressed youth leader said the kidnappers had threatened to kill him by 3 p.m. on Monday.
He was seen pleading for his life while a kidnapper held an AK-47 to his chest, urging the public to assist in securing his release.
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He said, “Nigerians, please help me! Your donation—N100,000, N50,000, or N1,000,000—can go a long way in saving my life,” he pleaded in the video. “My name is Prince Eniola Ojajuni. God bless you. Aderohunmu, please help me spread this video.”
The National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the abduction and disclosed that the kidnappers are demanding 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. During the attack, he sustained a gunshot wound, and we are extremely concerned about his safety,” the statement read.
Aderohunmu urged the Federal Government and security agencies to act swiftly to ensure Ojajuni’s release.
Reports indicate that Ojajuni’s kidnappers have issued a 48-hour deadline, threatening to kill him if a N100 million ransom is not paid.
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A widely circulated voice recording captures a tense conversation between the kidnappers and Ojajuni’s family during negotiations.
Speaking in distress, Ojajuni disclosed that his captors had demanded N100 million and had already shot him in the buttock.
During the call, a family member engaged with the kidnappers, appealing for a reduction in the ransom amount.
“Please, what options do we have? How can we make the payment?” the family member asked.
Struggling to reach an agreement, the family member pleaded, “We don’t have that kind of money. We’re considering selling a small piece of land in our village. Once we do, we’ll see how much we can gather. How do we deliver the money? Where should we make the payment?”
The kidnapper remained firm. “The payment must be in cash,” he demanded.
Desperate, the family offered, “Please, can you take N10 million? That’s the most we can manage.”
Rejecting the offer, the kidnapper retorted, “God forbid! If you keep talking nonsense, I swear you won’t hear from me again. My boss’s final demand is N100 million, but if you can come up with a better offer, let me know.”
Despite their continued pleas, the kidnappers threatened to escalate their actions against Prince Ojajuni.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force has yet to provide any update on the efforts being made to secure his release.
