Several Nigerian celebrities have expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity across the country, following the recent abduction of school pupils and teachers in Oyo State by suspected gunmen.
Among those who spoke out are actress Biola Adebayo, music producer ID Cabasa, actor Kunle Afod, actress Juliana Olayode, and media personality Kiekie, all of whom took to social media to lament the growing wave of kidnappings, killings, and violent attacks troubling many parts of Nigeria.
The entertainers described the situation as alarming, noting that insecurity, combined with rising economic hardship, has left many Nigerians living in fear and uncertainty.
Biola Adebayo revealed that concerns about safety have discouraged her from accepting work engagements outside Lagos.
“We need help. The insecurity is getting out of hand and people are scared,” she said.
According to the actress, many Nigerians who still believe in the country’s future are becoming increasingly disheartened by the persistent security challenges.
Music producer ID Cabasa criticised what he described as the government’s silence amid repeated incidents of killings and kidnappings. He warned that Nigerians were gradually becoming desensitised to violence.
“The way things are going, it feels like the government is helpless. Innocent people are dying and parents are no longer comfortable sending their children to school,” he stated.
Cabasa also urged citizens to avoid politicising security issues and instead unite in condemning violence and criminality.
Actor Kunle Afod joined the call for stronger action against kidnappers and violent criminals, stressing that the increasing frequency of abductions has created a climate of fear among citizens.
“Human lives now seem to mean nothing to these criminals. Kidnapping has become too common and people are living in fear daily,” he said.
Actress Juliana Olayode highlighted the emotional and psychological toll the insecurity crisis is taking on families across the country. She questioned how many more lives would be lost before decisive measures are implemented.
“Behind every headline is a family that cannot sleep, a family whose tears can no longer stop,” she lamented, adding that many Nigerians no longer feel safe in their homes, schools, or communities.
Media personality Kiekie also voiced concern over what she described as a disturbing pattern of escalating violence, warning against becoming accustomed to tragic incidents.
“Something is fundamentally wrong. Every new incident now feels worse than the previous one and people are becoming emotionally exhausted,” she said.
Their comments have sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians echoing calls for urgent and effective measures to address the growing insecurity and restore public confidence in the nation’s safety.