**Nigeria's Security Crisis: A Call to Action from IHRC** As the security situation in Nigeria continues to worsen, with communities displaced, worship centers attacked, and innocent citizens killed, the International Human Rights Commission - Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has sounded a warning that the nation's democratic institutions will be judged by their response to this crisis. The Commission's Country Director, Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, has asked pointed questions to the leadership of the National Assembly, highlighting the need for decisive legislative action to address the security challenges plaguing the country. In November 2025, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa made a courageous intervention on the floor of the House of Representatives, stating that Nigeria was "running in blood and tears." The IHRC commended Doguwa's leadership and responsibility, but expressed concern that nearly four months later, Nigerians have yet to see substantial improvement in the security situation. The frequency of violent incidents across multiple regions continues to raise grave concerns, and the Commission has asked the leadership of the National Assembly to explain why decisive action has not been taken. The IHRC has warned that prolonged inaction in the face of widespread violence could normalize criminality, weaken public trust in democratic institutions, and undermine national cohesion. The Commission emphasizes that security challenges of this magnitude require more than debate; they require coordinated legislative oversight, emergency frameworks, intelligence reform, and strict accountability mechanisms. The crisis is not sectional, partisan, or religious, but national, and it requires a unified response from all stakeholders. The IHRC has clarified that it is not a political organization and does not align with any political party. Its commitment is to the protection of human life, dignity, and fundamental rights. While commending Hon. Ado Doguwa for his courage, the Commission stressed that commendation alone is not enough. It is calling on all members of the National Assembly to take immediate action to address the security crisis and ensure that the nation's democratic institutions are held accountable for their response to this crisis. Ultimately, the IHRC is warning that history will judge Nigeria's democratic institutions by how they respond to this crisis. Will they take decisive action to address the security challenges, or will they continue to wring their hands in inaction? The answer will determine the future of our nation and the well-being of our citizens.