Dr. Abdulraif Adekunle Adeniji, the Director of Administration at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was tragically killed by kidnappers on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Dr. Adeniji was abducted on January 26, 2025, by armed gunmen in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, located within the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During the abduction, his wife was shot dead due to her inability to keep up with the kidnappers, while Adeniji and his brother were taken to an unknown location.
Adeniji was on a visit to his brother’s residence when the gunmen struck.
According to the Guardian Newspapers, the kidnappers k!lled Adeniji after collecting the sum of about N90 million ransom.
APC’s Deputy Director of Administration, Ubagha Abel, in a statement on Thursday, April 9, disclosed that the party secretariat will remain closed till Monday as a result of the unfortunate development
“The National Secretary has approved the closure of the National Secretariat from all party/work activities with immediate effect till Monday, April 14, 2025,” Abel said.
“The decision was made after he had received the news of the sad demise of the Director of Administration Late Hon. Abdulraif Adekunle Adeniji, PhD.
“You are advised to use the mourning period for sober reflection and prayers for the family and loved ones. May the soul of our beloved Director rest in peace Amen”
“All flags at the party Secretariat are to fly at half mast throughout the period of mourning.”