The Digest:
A mother has publicly appealed for assistance after her daughter, Binuyo Lateefah, a recent Mass Communication graduate of Kwara State Polytechnic, was abducted while traveling to the NYSC orientation camp in Taraba State. According to a viral post, Lateefah was kidnapped in Kogi State, and the abductors are demanding a ₦30 million ransom. The family has reportedly raised only ₦1 million so far. A video circulating online shows the mother weeping openly in a market as she pleads for help. The victim is said to be her mother’s only child, amplifying the family’s distress.
Key Points:
- The incident highlights the persistent danger of kidnappings on major transport routes in Nigeria.
- High ransom demands place immense financial and emotional strain on victims’ families.
- Public appeals via social media reflect dwindling confidence in state security responses.
- The targeting of youth corps members undermines national service and youth mobility.
- The case underscores the urgent need for improved security and intervention mechanisms.
Swift action from security agencies and community support is critical to secure Lateefah’s safe release and prevent further such incidents.
Sources: Trending Explained on X, Viral Video,
