By Ayodele Oni
Eniola Olajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has been released after spending 12 harrowing days in captivity.
What led to his release is still being sketchy, but Biodun Aderohunmu, the National Secretary of the Youths Council, confirmed Olajuni’s release in a brief WhatsApp message on Saturday. He simply stated: “He has been released.”
The brief did not, however, state whether his release was as a result of effort by the special police squad or the payment of the N100 million demanded by the abductors.
Olajuni’s kidnappers had demanded a staggering ₦100 million ransom, along with two tricycles, in exchange for his freedom.
The situation took a dire turn when a video surfaced showing Olajuni, held at gunpoint, pleading with Nigerians to come to his aid and raise funds for his release.
In response to the crisis, Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun ordered the deployment of the Intelligence Response Team to secure Olajuni’s safe release. The team’s efforts may have led to Olajuni’s freedom.
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) had also condemned Olajuni’s abduction, calling for his immediate release and urging the government to take decisive action against the kidnappers.
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