By Oyinkansayo Wole-Bodunde.
Actress, Toyin Abraham speaks out over Nigeria’s escalating insecurity.
The actress is lamenting over the latest attacks, including the Kwara church bombing that left three dead and several abducted, and the Kebbi schoolgirls kidnapping.
In an Instagram post, 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 post reflects the outrage and anguish of many Nigerians, with some calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation over the government’s failure to ensure citizen safety.
