The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for an urgent inter-governmental intervention and a high-level security collaboration to secure the immediate release of Miss Binuyo Lateefah, a prospective member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) abducted while travelling to her place of primary assignment.

The victim was reportedly seized on January 22, 2026, within the Kogi State axis while in transit to Taraba State. The abductors have since contacted the family, demanding a ransom of ₦30 million.

The issue was brought to the floor of the House by lawmaker, representing Lagos island 1, Chairman House committee on Women Affairs,Poverty Alleviation and Job Creation, Omolara Olumegbon, who expressed grave concern over the safety of young graduates serving the nation. Olumegbon urged the House to petition the Federal Government to bolster security measures along major transit corridors used by corps members.

She further advocated for a formal engagement between the Governor of Lagos State and his Kogi State counterpart to expedite rescue operations.

The debate sparked a wider conversation regarding the risks associated with the current deployment strategy of the NYSC.
Lawmaker, representing Epe Constituency 1, Tobun Abiodun suggested that the House should engage the National Assembly to pressure the NYSC Director-General into reviewing posting procedures.

“We must minimize exposure to avoidable dangers by reconsidering the posting of prospective corps members to distant and high-risk areas,” Abiodun stated.

While the House acknowledged the complexities of national security, contributions from other members reflected a mix of commendation and a demand for more rigorous action:

The Majority Leader, Noheem Adams praised President Tinubu’s administration for its commitment to security, noting a perceived improvement in the national outlook.

Lawmaker, representing Oshodi-Isolo I,
Ogundipe Stephen commended the Nigerian military but stressed that more must be done to curb the rising trend of kidnapping and banditry.

Presiding over the session, the Speaker of the House, Dr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, described the abduction as a tragedy that strikes at the heart of national development.

“It is painful that at a time when some are unwilling to pursue education, those who have completed their studies and are ready to serve their country are being exposed to such threats,” Obasa said.

The Speaker emphasized that the NYSC Directorate must take greater responsibility for the safety of corps members from the moment they receive their call-up letters until their safe return home.

He expressed confidence that the Lagos State Governor is already seized of the matter but insisted that diplomatic and security efforts with the Kogi State government must be intensified.

The House resolved to send formal correspondences to the relevant federal authorities and the NYSC leadership to ensure that Miss Lateefah’s case remains a priority and to prevent future occurrences of such avoidable trauma.