Survivor’s Confession: Afenifere Leader Reveals Secret Locations Of 55 Kidnapping Camps In The Southwest

In a statement on Sunday, Ojajuni, who endured 12 days in captivity, disclosed that Ondo State harbors the highest number of these camps, followed by Ekiti, Osun, and Ogun states.

He urged authorities to launch large-scale security operations across forests in Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ibilo, and Lagos states to dismantle these criminal strongholds.

Recalling his harrowing experience, Ojajuni stated that the kidnappers openly discussed plans to escalate abductions, particularly in Ondo and Lagos states.

He emphasized the urgent need for improved intelligence gathering by security agencies and state governments to counter the growing menace.

“These criminals have strategically positioned their kidnapping camps across South-West Nigeria: Ondo State – 27 camps, Ekiti State – 16 camps, Osun State – seven camps, and Ogun State – five camps,” he revealed.

“During my time in captivity, the kidnappers boasted about their plans to increase kidnappings in Ondo and Lagos, citing their hidden camps in these states. They also provided details of their activities along the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Road, near Oso-Sa Ijebu, weeks before my abduction.”

Ojajuni was kidnapped on February 17, 2025, while traveling from Ondo State to Abuja, sparking widespread outrage and calls for his release.

As negotiations dragged on, the kidnappers circulated distressing images and videos of him, demanding a 100 million naira ransom from the public.

In response, Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, deployed officers from the Intelligence Response Team, ultimately securing Ojajuni’s freedom.

Following his release, Ojajuni addressed the media, urging South-West leaders to take immediate and decisive action against the worsening security situation.

He advocated for the establishment of a robust regional security network in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Forest Guards.

Additionally, he called on the Ondo State government to act swiftly in dismantling criminal networks operating within the region.