Gunmen Abduct APC National Secretariat Director in Abuja, Demand N350 Million Ransom

A high-ranking official at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji, has been abducted by gunmen. Dr. Adeniji, who serves as the Director of Administration at the ruling party’s headquarters, was kidnapped two weeks ago in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Sources familiar with the situation confirm that his abductors have contacted his family, demanding a ransom of N350 million for his release. However, neither the APC National Secretariat nor security agencies have issued an official statement regarding the incident.

Dr. Adeniji was appointed as Director of Administration in August 2024 following the resignation of his predecessor, Prof. Alaba Adediwura. His appointment was announced in a letter from the party’s National Secretary.

This abduction comes amid rising security concerns in the country. Recently, kidnappers of retired Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), demanded a N250 million ransom after storming his residence in Katsina State last Wednesday night.