Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has spoken out about the abduction in Oyo State.
On her Twitter page, she expressed heartbreak over the news, noting that children deserve to feel safe in school and that parents deserve peace of mind.
She urged the government to do more to protect the children and secure schools. She stressed that no family deserves to live in fear and sent her thoughts and prayers to the affected families.
“DAYS ARE COUNTING!!! This is so heartbreaking. Our children deserve to feel safe in school, and parents deserve peace of mind. The government needs to do more to protect our children and secure our schools. No family should have to live with this kind of fear.
My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families. May these children return home safely. Amen”.
Hours ago, Lateef Adedimeji called on the government to address the ongoing crises in the country. He noted that the election is around the corner and that they’re making promises again. He further noted how innocent children are in the loins of daredevils, yet it’s business as usual for them.
In a previous post, Lateef had spoken out over the abduction of Oyo children, saying that, as a father, he knows what this means and questioned the authorities on their promises. He admonished them to get the kids back home and prove their humanity.
Kunle Remi noted that despite the happenings in the country, election campaigns and preparations continue, and bloggers are posting as if everything is normal. Kunle prayed that we may never become so used to tragedy that we stop feeling it.
While reacting to the video of a teacher being slaughtered, Toyin Abraham expressed sadness at the news as she questioned what the state government was doing to prevent future occurrences.
Also, reacting to the death of the teacher, Bobrisky lamented over how Nigerians are more focused on Chike and Frank Edoho’s story. He noted that Nigeria is in trouble, especially for those living in Lagos, and urged them to leave the country for good without looking back.
Ruth Kadiri, wrote a letter to President Tinubu, urging him to either do something about the alarming rate of death in the country or give people the go-ahead to protect their lives and properties. Kadiri noted how there is too much death in the country and how being a Nigerian isn’t safe anymore.
Yvonne Jegede expressed sadness over the news, noting how only a certain group of people are complaining when everyone should. Describing the recent events as inhumane, she expressed concern that people aren’t standing up to it.
Actress Lala Akindoju, had spoken on the alarming rate of killings and kidnapping in Nigeria. She questioned who is speaking for those who can’t sleep and are in anguish, and noted how the office of the Nigerian citizens is very weak.
