The Lagos State House of Assembly has intervened in the reported abduction of a Prospective Corps Member (PCM), Miss Binuyo Lateefah, calling for urgent inter-governmental and security collaboration to ensure her immediate rescue.
The intervention followed a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised on the floor of the House by Hon. Omolara Olumegbon, who informed lawmakers that the victim was abducted on January 22, 2026, along the Kogi axis while travelling to Taraba State for her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) assignment.
She disclosed that the abductors had demanded a ransom of ₦30 million.
Hon. Olumegbon urged the House to write to the Federal Government to strengthen security measures for Prospective Corps Members travelling to their various states of deployment.
She also called on the Assembly to formally engage the Governor of Lagos State to intervene by liaising with the Kogi State Government to secure the safe rescue of the victim.
Contributing to the debate, Hon. Noheem Adams commended the President for his commitment to improving the security of lives and property across the country, noting that the current security situation had shown significant improvement compared to previous administrations.
Similarly, Hon. Ogundipe Stephen praised the Nigerian military for its efforts in maintaining national security but stressed the need for intensified action.
He also appealed to the Lagos State Governor to engage his Kogi State counterpart to facilitate swift intervention in the matter.
In his contribution, Hon. Tobun Abiodun suggested that the House, through the National Assembly, should write to the Director-General of the NYSC to review deployment procedures, particularly the posting of Prospective Corps Members to distant and high-risk areas, in order to reduce exposure to avoidable dangers.
Describing the incident as deeply disheartening, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, in his ruling, said it was painful that young Nigerians who had completed their education and were willing to serve the nation were being exposed to threats such as kidnapping, especially at a time when many others were unwilling to pursue education.
He emphasized the need to engage the NYSC Director-General on the responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of Prospective Corps Members from the point of travel to their places of deployment and back to their families.
Speaker Obasa added that while he was confident the Governor of Lagos State had already taken steps on the matter, efforts should be intensified by liaising with the Kogi State Government, as suggested by members, and by formally writing to the Inspector-General of Police to intervene in the case and prevent future occurrences.
