 The president of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has assured that legislative interventions must be stepped up to protect Nigerians against a heightened spate of insecurity in the country. Lawan stated this when the upper chamber held a one-minute silence six times during plenary to honour Nigerians who lost their lives to various forms of insecurity in the country. We have observed about six one-minute silences and most of it was to pray for the repose of the souls of Nigerians who were murdered or killed by criminals. It is very, very important that we step up our legislative intervention in ensuring that we protect the lives and property of Nigerians to reduce the incidents of one-minute silence. I believe that the Senate and indeed the National Assembly working together with the executive and getting the support of Nigerians we can bring the much needed support to our people and that is why we are here. you