The abductors of Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji, the Director of Administration at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat, Abuja, have demanded a ransom of N350m for his release.
Dr Adeniji was abducted two weeks ago by gunmen wielding AK-47 rifles in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, within the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
He was taken along with three others, including his brother, the wife and son, during the attack.
It was gathered that the APC chieftain was on a visit to his brother’s residence when the gunmen struck.
However, the brother’s wife, Madam Esther, was k!lled by the abductors and her body was discovered around Ijah-Gbagyi community in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State the following day.
His family was reportedly contacted by the kidnappers, who are insisting that the payment be made for his freedom.
A member of the family, who spoke with Daily Trust on Tuesday, February 11, said the director and others were still in captivity and the abductors said he will not be released until the money is paid.
A source within the APC also confirmed this development the publication.
A source at the APC national secretariat said, “Yes, it’s true. But it’s not something that we want to discuss.”
On whether the abductors have demanded a ransom, he said, “Well, efforts are being made to secure his release, and we don’t want to blow it.”
Another top official at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja also confirmed the abduction.
“It’s true. This one I am telling you is a confidential confirmation. But we are seeing to his release soon.”