The Senate has begun amending the Terrorism Act, passing a bill for first reading to classify kidnapping as terrorism punishable by death. Lawmakers also set up an 18-member ad hoc committee, led by Senator Orji Kalu, to investigate the Safe School Initiative amid concerns over misused funds and rising school attacks. This follows recent violent incidents, including mass abductions in Niger and Kebbi states. Meanwhile, President Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering fresh military and police recruitment and authorising NYSC camps to be used as training centres.