Kidnapped Afenifere Youth President Raises Alarm; Says ‘He Recognised His Kidnappers’ Over Viral Hostage Video
Prince Eniola Ojajuni, The National Youth President of Afenifere, has raised an alarm over a disturbing video currently circulating on social media, which shows a group of armed kidnappers holding several victims hostage.
In a press release issued on Thursday, Prince Ojajuni disclosed that he has personally identified at least two of the men in the video as members of the gang that previously kidnapped him during a recent trip to Abuja.
Calling on the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and the governors of the Southwest, Ojajuni urged immediate action to track down the perpetrators and rescue the victims still in captivity.Nigerian fashion
“I am deeply disturbed by the footage making the rounds online,” Prince Ojajuni said. “These are not just anonymous criminals — I recognise at least two of the men in this video. They were part of the group that kidnapped me. This is a national issue. We cannot continue to let such acts of terrorism go unchecked.”
While expressing gratitude for surviving his own traumatic ordeal, he stressed the need for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives.
“This is a critical opportunity for our security institutions to show that no one is above the law and that criminal acts against Nigerians will not go unpunished. We must act now — lives depend on it,” he added.Nigerian fashion
Ojajuni also appealed to members of the public to remain alert and to support security agencies with any helpful information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.
Reaffirming Afenifere’s commitment to justice and national security, Ojajuni said the organisation would continue to advocate for peace, accountability, and the protection of all Nigerians, especially the youth.Nigerian fashion
In February, Ojajuni was kidnapped in Ondo State and spent 12 days in captivity before he was freed.
Speaking at a press conference after regaining his freedom, Ojajuni recounted his abduction, describing it as a wake-up call for the government and security agencies.
“On February 17, 2025, I was ambushed near Akunu Akoko, Ondo State, while travelling to Abuja. Armed Fulani herdsmen, disguised in military uniforms, opened fire on my vehicle, hitting it with 19 bullets before abducting me and others,” he revealed.
Ojajuni narrated how he spent 12 days in captivity, suffering two gunshot wounds—one narrowly missing his spinal cord—alongside severe physical abuse.
“I was beaten 72 times daily and witnessed fellow captives, especially women, being brutally mistreated. The kidnappers were well-organised and heavily armed, wielding over 20 AK-47 rifles,” he said.
According to Ojajuni, the kidnappers had set up multiple camps across the region, using advanced technology to track victims and evade security forces. He provided alarming figures: 27 camps in Ondo State, 16 in Ekiti, 7 in Osun, and 5 in Ogun.
He also described how his ransom payment had to be relocated from Ikare to Ibilo after the kidnappers detected security forces tracking them.
“They thoroughly searched my phone, blocked certain contacts, and monitored social media to remain undetected,” he added.
