Nollywood star Toyin Abraham has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis following two recent attacks that left citizens in shock and mourning.
The actress reacted to the tragic events in Kwara and Kebbi states, describing the atmosphere in the country as frightening and emotionally draining for families, especially mothers.
On Tuesday evening, armed men stormed a church programme in Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three worshippers and abducting several others. The violent attack occurred barely 24 hours after terrorists invaded a secondary school in Kebbi State and kidnapped 25 schoolgirls.
The back-to-back incidents have intensified public outrage, with many Nigerians— including public figures — accusing the government of failing in its basic responsibility to secure lives.
Toyin Abraham, reacting in a heartfelt post on her Instagram page, lamented the devastating toll insecurity is taking on families across the country.
She wrote:
“How do we move past the heaviness in our hearts after watching the heartbreaking video of the attack in Kwara? How does any mother close her eyes at night knowing that 25 young girls have been stolen from their families — girls who should be safe, laughing, learning, dreaming?
“As mothers, we carry a kind of fear that sits deep in our bones. When we hear of such violence, it is not just news to us, it is a wound.
“Terrorism and religious extremism are tearing at the fabric of our communities, changing the way people live, love, pray and hope. These fanatics and terrorists are not just attacking villages; they are attacking the very idea of safety, childhood and peace.
“So how do we confront a world where innocent souls are kidnapped and killed in the name of hatred? How do we protect our children when cruelty seems to move without fear or consequence?”
Her comments add to the growing chorus of voices demanding urgent and decisive action from the government to address widespread insecurity that continues to threaten schools, places of worship and rural communities across several states.
As the nation grapples with repeated kidnappings and attacks, Nigerians are calling for stronger security measures, improved intelligence gathering and a renewed commitment to protecting vulnerable populations from the escalating violence.
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