Biola Adebayo, celebrities Decry Rising Insecurity, Demand Government Action
Prominent Nigerian celebrities including actress Biola Adebayo, music producer ID Cabasa, actor Kunle Afod, actress Juliana Olayode, and media personality and influencer Kiekie have voiced concern on social media over the surge in insecurity and kidnappings across the country.
Their comments came after suspected gunmen recently abducted school pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
The celebrities decried the mounting fear among Nigerians as economic hardship and insecurity worsen, urging the government to act swiftly before the situation deteriorates further.
In a video posted online, Biola Adebayo said insecurity has made her turn down jobs outside Lagos.
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“We need help. The insecurity is getting out of hand and people are scared,” she stated.
“For people like us who still believe in Nigeria and do not want to relocate abroad, this situation is heartbreaking. Food is expensive, transportation is expensive and now insecurity is becoming unbearable,” she added.
Music producer ID Cabasa faulted what he called the government’s silence amid recurring killings and abductions.
“The way things are going, it feels like the government is helpless. Innocent people are dying and Nigerians are becoming used to evil. Parents are no longer at ease sending their children to school,” he said.
“It’s so sad that when you’re supposed to speak up, people make it political, religious, ethnical and tribal. Evil is devouring us in Nigeria and it is so sad. Whatever name they call it; banditry, terrorism is eating us in Nigeria,” he noted.
He called on Nigerians to keep speaking out against violence and insecurity nationwide.
Actor Kunle Afod appealed to authorities to ramp up efforts to curb kidnapping and violent crime.
“Human lives now seem to mean nothing to these criminals. Kidnapping has become too common and people are living in fear daily,” he said.
Juliana Olayode decried the toll the insecurity crisis is taking on the mental health of Nigerians.
Media personality Kiekie also demanded better security, warning Nigerians against normalising violence and killings.
“Something is fundamentally wrong. Every new incident now feels worse than the previous one and people are becoming emotionally exhausted,” she said.
The celebrities’ remarks have sparked widespread online discussions, with many Nigerians sharing fears over the rise in kidnappings and violent attacks across different parts of the country.
By Abdulbaqi Jibreel Ajao
