In a shocking development, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, has made a desperate plea for financial assistance to secure his release from captivity.
His abductors have reportedly demanded a ransom of N100 million and threatened to kill him if the amount is not paid by 3 p.m. on Monday.
A disturbing video circulating online on Monday captured the visibly distressed youth leader with an AK-47 pointed at his chest, begging for help.
“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 footage. “My name is Prince Eniola Ojajuni. God bless you. Aderohunmu, please help me spread this video.”
Confirming the abduction, National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, expressed grave concern over Ojajuni’s safety, revealing that he had sustained a gunshot wound during the attack.
“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.
The council has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to take swift action to secure Ojajuni’s release.
Further escalating the situation, a voice recording of a conversation between the kidnappers and Ojajuni’s family has surfaced, revealing the high-stakes negotiations.
Speaking in distress, Ojajuni disclosed that he had already been shot in the buttock, further heightening fears for his well-being.
In the recorded call, a family member attempted to negotiate a reduction in the ransom amount, explaining their financial constraints.
“Please, what can you do for us? How do we pay?” the family member pleaded.
“We don’t have that kind of money. We are planning to sell a small piece of family land in the village. If we sell it, we’ll see how much we can raise. How do we bring the money? Where do we pay?” they added.
However, the kidnappers were unyielding, insisting that the ransom must be paid in cash.
“You must pay in cash,” one of the abductors responded.
When the family offered N10 million, the kidnapper flatly rejected it.
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“God forbid bad thing. If you continue talking nonsense, I swear to Almighty God you won’t hear from me again. The last price my boss gave me is N100 million, but if you can raise something better, let me know,” he warned.
With the deadline looming, fears continue to mount over Ojajuni’s fate, while the Nigeria Police Force has yet to provide an update on their efforts to rescue him.
The situation underscores the growing insecurity in the country and the urgent need for action to curb the rising cases of abduction.