The demand followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Midala Balami, representing a constituency in Borno State, during Tuesday’s plenary.
The victims were abducted in Mussa, Lassa and along the Buratai-Maiduguri Road, with some of them having remained in captivity for several months.
Balami recalled that 44 schoolchildren were abducted from Mussa on May 15, 2026, while other people were also taken hostage in Mussa and along the Buratai-Maiduguri Road.
He further drew attention to the abduction of 36 students and teachers in Lassa Ward, Askira-Uba Local Government Area.
According to the lawmaker, the 44 children abducted from Mussa had spent more than 138 days in captivity as of the time of the motion, while the Lassa victims had been held for more than 70 days. Other victims abducted along the Buratai-Maiduguri Road had reportedly spent more than 160 days in captivity.
The prolonged captivity, Balami said, has subjected the victims’ families and affected communities to fear, uncertainty and severe emotional distress.
The House consequently urged security agencies to intensify and sustain search-and-rescue operations until all the victims are safely recovered.
Lawmakers also called for stronger intelligence gathering, improved information sharing and greater coordination among the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, intelligence agencies and other relevant security bodies.
The House further urged security agencies to strengthen patrols and security measures along the Buratai-Maiduguri Road, Mussa, Lassa and other vulnerable locations to prevent further attacks and abductions.
In addition, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) were urged to provide relief materials as well as medical and psychological support to families and communities affected by the abductions.
The House had previously called for action following the May 15 abduction of the Mussa schoolchildren, but the victims remain in captivity.
Balami warned that further delays could expose the abducted persons to additional danger while deepening the trauma experienced by their families.
