After spending 12 days in the kidnappers’ den, Eniola Olajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, was freed.
Recall that Olajuni was kidnapped on Monday, February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja for a meeting.
For his release, the kidnappers had wanted ₦100 million and two tricycles as ransom.
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However, following the viral video of Olajuni, who was at gunpoint, pleading with Nigerians to help him and raise money for his release, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun ordered the deployment of the Intelligence Response Team on Wednesday in order to ensure the Afenifere Youth Leader’s safe release.
The Youths Council’s National Secretary, Biodun Aderohunmu, told Punch that Olajuni had been freed.
Details will be added afterwards.
