Lagos Assembly Seeks Rescue Of Abducted Youth Corps Member In Kogi

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, to ensure the urgent release of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Miss Binuyo Lateefah, abducted in Kogi State.

Lateefah, an indigene of Lagos State, was abducted on January 22, 2026 in Kogi State while traveling to Taraba State for her National Youth Service Corps assignment.

Issues pertaining to her abduction came up during plenary following a “Matter of Urgent Public Importance”, raised by Hon. Omolara Olumegbon, who informed the House that the abductors had demanded a ransom of ₦30million.

She therefore urged the House to write to the Federal Government to strengthen security measures for prospective corps members travelling to their various States of deployment.

Olumegbon also called on the House to formally engage the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene by liaising with the Kogi State government to ensure the safe rescue of the victim.

In his contribution, Hon. Noheem Adams, praised the President for his commitment towards improving the security of lives and property across the country, noting that the current security situation had shown significant improvement compared to previous administrations.

Hon. Ogundipe Stephen also commended the Nigerian military for its efforts in maintaining national security but emphasized the need for intensified action.

He also appealed to the Lagos State governor to engage with Kogi State counterpart to facilitate swift intervention.

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 minimize exposure to avoidable dangers.

Describing the incident as deeply disheartening, the speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, noted that at a time when some people are unwilling to pursue education, it is painful that young Nigerians who have completed their studies and are ready to serve the nation are being exposed to threats such as kidnapping.

He emphasised 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.