The abductors of Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji, the Director of Administration at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, have demanded a ransom of N350 million for his release.
Dr. Adeniji was kidnapped two weeks ago in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, within the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Armed men wielding AK-47 rifles stormed the area and took him along with three others, including his brother, his brother’s wife, and their son.
Tragically, the brother’s wife, identified as Madam Esther, was killed, and her body was discovered the next morning in Ijah-Gbagyi community in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State.
A family member, who spoke to DAILY TRUST, confirmed that the kidnappers had contacted them and insisted that Dr. Adeniji would not be freed until the ransom was paid.
A source within the APC National Secretariat also confirmed the abduction but did not provide further details. When asked about the ransom demand, another party official said, “Well, efforts are being made to secure his release, and we don’t want to blow it.”
Dr. Adeniji was appointed APC Director of Administration in August 2024 after the resignation of his predecessor, Prof. Alaba Adediwura. His appointment was officially confirmed in a letter from the party’s National Secretary.
