Police deploy tactical team to free abducted Afenifere youth leader

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of the Intelligence Response Team to ensure the safe rescue of Prince Eniola Ojajuni, the Afenifere Youth Leader, who was kidnapped on February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja.

The IGP has directed the team to make Ojajuni’s safe recovery a top priority.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reassured the public of the police’s commitment to securing Ojajuni’s release, emphasizing that all necessary resources and expertise will be utilized.

“The IGP commends the bravery and swift action of the officers who have shown their dedication to ensuring the safety of citizens. In the same vein, the IGP has ordered the immediate deployment of the FID Intelligence Response Team to focus on the safe rescue of Prince Eniola Ojajuni, the Afenifere Youth Leader, who was abducted on February 17, 2025, while en route to Abuja,” Adejobi stated.

“The NPF is fully committed to Prince Ojajuni’s safe return and is deploying all required resources and expertise to accomplish this goal.”

Adejobi also urged Nigerians to refrain from sharing unverified information on social media regarding the incident.

“The police urge the public to exercise caution and avoid engaging in social media speculation or disseminating unverified details about the ongoing rescue efforts. Such actions could jeopardize the operation and put the victim’s safety at risk.”

He further emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force will continue to actively target and dismantle criminal elements within communities, with the ultimate aim of ensuring peace and security.