The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, has been released after spending 12 days in the custody of his abductors.
His release was confirmed on Saturday by the National Secretary of the council, Biodun Aderohunmu, who sent a brief WhatsApp message stating, “He has been released.”
Olajuni was abducted on Monday, February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja for a meeting. His kidnappers had initially demanded a ransom of N100 million and two tricycles for his release.
Following public outcry, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the deployment of the Intelligence Response Team to secure his freedom. This came after a viral video showed Olajuni at gunpoint, pleading with Nigerians to assist in raising funds for his release.
While details surrounding his release remain unclear, his freedom comes as a relief to his family, associates, and the Afenifere Youth Council.
More details to follow as the situation unfolds.
