Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni. He was kidnapped in Abuja.
Ojajuni was reportedly shot twice in the buttocks before being taken captive on Monday
The National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the abduction in a statement made available to Journalists.
Mr. Aderohunmu disclosed that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for his release.
According to him “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 called on the federal government and security agencies to take urgent action to secure Ojajuni’s freedom.
He also tasked Nigerians with useful information to assist in the rescue efforts.
A member of the council, who preferred anonymity, said, “They shot him twice. He has bullet wounds, and the kidnappers are insisting on N100 million or nothing.”