Photo: Ransom paid, life lost

…..Dr. Kunle Adeniji’s body found after kidnappers’ demand met

April 20, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

Dr. Kunle Adeniji, a national director of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was kidnapped alongside his brother’s family in Abuja.

Despite the kidnappers collecting a ransom, Dr. Adeniji’s life was not spared.

According to reports, Dr. Adeniji was visiting his brother’s residence in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory, when armed gunmen struck.

During the abduction, Dr. Adeniji’s brother’s wife, Esther, was shot and later dumped in a community in Niger State.

The kidnappers demanded a N350 million ransom from Dr. Adeniji’s family.

The ransom was reportedly paid, but the amount remains undisclosed.

However, in a heartbreaking twist, Dr. Adeniji’s body was found after the ransom was collected, indicating that he was killed by his captors.

The incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness of security measures in the country and the increasing brazenness of kidnappers.

Dr. Adeniji’s brother and son were also part of the kidnapped group, with the brother reportedly surviving the ordeal.