Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- The House of Representatives on Thursday concluded a three-day special session on national security with nearly five hours of robust deliberations, raising urgent concerns over the worsening insecurity in Nigeria.

The session, which began on Tuesday, brought together lawmakers to interrogate the increased security crises in the country and examine strategies for protecting citizens against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes.

Over the three days, lawmakers discussed the structural weaknesses in Nigeria's security architecture, the inadequate welfare of security personnel, and the need for stronger community engagement in intelligence and law enforcement.

They also examined the impact of poverty, unemployme...