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Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has expressed profound distress over the escalating wave of insecurity sweeping across Nigeria, as the country grapples with yet another round of tragic incidents in Kwara and Kebbi States.
Her emotional reaction follows the recent attack on a church programme in Kwara State and the shocking abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State—two events that have intensified fears and deepened the national conversation about the nation’s deteriorating safety.
On Tuesday evening, chaos erupted in Eruku, located in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, when armed terrorists stormed a church event, killing three worshippers and abducting an undisclosed number of people. Eyewitnesses described the attack as sudden and brutal, leaving the community in mourning and raising urgent questions about the reach of criminal elements in the region.
What made the incident even more painful for many Nigerians was the timing. The attack took place barely 24 hours after 25 secondary school girls were kidnapped in Kebbi State on Monday, November 17, 2025. The students were reportedly taken from their school environment in another brazen assault, sparking public outrage and renewed calls for improved national security.
These twin tragedies quickly dominated public discourse, with Nigerians across social media platforms expressing frustration, fear, and anger. Some citizens—and even notable public figures—openly demanded the resignation of President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of failing to protect lives and curb the rising cases of terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings that have plagued the country.
Toyin Abraham, deeply affected by the news, took to Instagram to share her heartbreak and highlight the emotional toll the violence is taking on everyday Nigerians—especially mothers. In her post, she questioned how families were expected to cope amid such horror and uncertainty.
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?”
Her words captured the raw fear many parents continue to experience. She stressed that incidents of violence are more than just headlines—they inflict emotional wounds that linger long after the news cycle ends.
“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.”
Toyin Abraham also spoke against the spread of extremism and fanatical attacks that are reshaping communities and destroying the sense of normalcy people once enjoyed.
“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.”
To conclude her message, she posed haunting questions that reflect the helplessness many citizens feel in the face of rising insecurity.
“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?”
Abraham’s heartfelt reaction adds to the growing pressure on government authorities to take decisive action. As insecurity continues to spread across states and communities, Nigerians are demanding not only reassurance but strategic interventions capable of restoring safety, rebuilding trust, and preventing further tragedies.
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