Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has posed a question to the government about the kidnapped children.
On her Instagram story, she said she woke up angry, heartbroken and unsettled. She questioned whether the kidnapped children are just gone and nothing more can be done.
Njoku asked if we all are supposed to carry on as though nothing happened. She pondered whether Nigerians have become numb to the endless reports of bandits, kidnappings, and insecurity.
“I woke up this morning, Angry, heartbroken, and deeply unsettled.
Are we really saying that these kidnapped children are just gone?
Are we saying that nothing more can be done?
That innocent children and toddlers can vanish, and somehow the rest of us are expected to carry on as though nothing happened?
Have we become so numb to the endless reports of bandits, kidnappings, and insecurity in Nigeria that they barely move us anymore?
Is this what we’ve accepted as normal?”.
On Children’s Day on May 27th, many grieved the abduction of 46 children in Oyo State.
Many celebrities took to their Instagram page to share an unhappy children’s day message, as they expressed heartbreak over the abduction. The likes of Ruth Kadiri, Paul Okoye, Sotayo Gaga, Patience Ozokwo, Kehinde Bankole, Biola Bayo, Toke Makinwa, Mercy Eke and more grieved over them.
A few days ago, Muyiwa Ademola had written a note to the Nigerian government, calling for adequate protection for citizens’ lives.
Adeniyi Johnson had voiced his frustration over the growing insecurity, questioning why many Nigerians now live in fear. The actor pondered how the country arrived at its current state, noting that Nigerians were promised peace of mind but now struggle with fear and uncertainty.
Funke Akindele, while expressing heartbreak, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
