Eniola Olajuni, Afenifere Youth Council's National President, was freed after 12 days in captivity. He was abducted on February 17, 2025, by kidnappers demanding a N100 million ransom. His release followed a police intervention, which led to his safe return, offering relief to his supporters.
Eniola Olajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has regained his freedom after being held captive for 12 days. His release was confirmed by the council's National Secretary, Biodun Aderohunmu, in a brief WhatsApp message on Saturday, stating simply, "He has been released."
Olajuni was abducted on February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja for a meeting. His captors had demanded a ransom of N100 million and two tricycles for his release. The kidnapping led to widespread concern, and a viral video surfaced showing Olajuni pleading for financial assistance from Nigerians to help secure his freedom.
The situation prompted the intervention of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who ordered the deployment of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to aid in securing Olajuni's release. The IRT's efforts were crucial in bringing about the safe return of the Afenifere leader.
After enduring days of uncertainty, the news of Olajuni’s freedom has been met with relief by his supporters. Further details surrounding the circumstances of his release remain scarce, but the successful outcome has brought some closure to a tense and troubling ordeal for the youth leader and his family.
