Nigeria’s House of Representatives summons the National Security Adviser (NSA) and relevant ministers to brief lawmakers on the country’s worsening security situation, including a reported rise in abductions and kidnappings. The lawmakers question the government’s approach to tackling insecurity and seek explanations for how security agencies are responding to the surge in criminal activity across Nigeria. According to the reports, the House also directs attention to defence spending, asking why available funding has not translated into improved security outcomes. The summons reflects lawmakers’ concern that existing measures are not sufficiently curbing abduction-related violence and other insecurity challenges affecting communities. The action is framed as an attempt to obtain clarifications on both operational responses and funding priorities. Further details on timing and specific questions for the officials are not included in the accounts provided, but the briefings are intended to address the reasons behind the continued insecurity and to clarify government plans to reduce kidnappings and related threats.