The National Youth President of Afenifere, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has raised a chilling alarm following the circulation of a disturbing video showing several hostages in the grip of heavily armed kidnappers — a video in which he shockingly identified two of his former abductors.
In a press statement released on Thursday, Prince Ojajuni disclosed that he personally recognised at least two of the gunmen in the viral clip as part of the same gang that kidnapped him during a harrowing 12-day ordeal earlier this year. The footage, now spreading rapidly on social media, has stirred public outrage and renewed calls for decisive security intervention.
“These are not faceless criminals,” Ojajuni declared. “I saw them up close. I survived their brutality. And now I see them again—still terrorising innocent Nigerians. This is no longer just about me. This is a national security emergency that demands immediate, coordinated action.”
The Afenifere youth leader called on the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and all Southwest governors to act urgently, not only to rescue the captives in the video but to dismantle the growing terror networks festering across the region.
While expressing gratitude for his own survival, Ojajuni underscored the urgency of preventing future tragedies. “We must send a clear message: crime has consequences. The lives of Nigerians cannot continue to be gambled away by rogue elements. Our silence or inaction will only embolden these criminals.”
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He urged the public to stay vigilant and assist security agencies with credible information, emphasizing that community cooperation is critical in combating such organised crime.
Reaffirming Afenifere’s unwavering stance on justice and national stability, Ojajuni stated that the group remains committed to peace, accountability, and the protection of all Nigerians — particularly the youth, who are increasingly becoming both targets and victims of insecurity.
Ojajuni’s alarm is grounded in personal trauma. On February 17, 2025, while travelling to Abuja, he was ambushed near Akunu Akoko, Ondo State. According to him, armed Fulani herdsmen, clad in military camouflage, riddled his vehicle with 19 bullets before abducting him and other travellers.
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During his 12-day captivity, Ojajuni suffered two gunshot wounds — one narrowly missing his spinal cord — and was subjected to daily torture, including being flogged 72 times a day. He witnessed women being viciously assaulted and recounted the kidnappers’ sophisticated tactics, which included military-grade weaponry, encrypted communication tools, and regional intelligence networks.
“These were not ordinary criminals,” he said. “They were coordinated, highly equipped, and disturbingly confident. They carried over 20 AK-47 rifles and operated with military precision.”
He revealed that the kidnappers operate from at least 55 camps scattered across the Southwest: 27 in Ondo, 16 in Ekiti, 7 in Osun, and 5 in Ogun. Their ability to detect law enforcement movement forced his ransom handlers to reroute from Ikare to Ibilo during negotiations.
“They combed through my phone, blocked critical contacts, and monitored my social media. They’re not just violent — they’re tech-savvy and determined to stay ahead of the system,” Ojajuni added.
“They combed through my phone, blocked critical contacts, and monitored my social media. They’re not just violent — they’re tech-savvy and determined to stay ahead of the system,” Ojajuni added.
His revelations have further amplified public concern over Nigeria’s escalating security crisis and have sparked calls for a national crackdown on banditry and kidnapping syndicates.
As outrage grows, all eyes are now on the security agencies and political leaders — will they rise to the occasion or allow another urgent alarm to fade into the background of Nigeria’s deepening insecurity?
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