Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has spoken out following the deadly attack in Oyo State that reportedly resulted in the killing, abduction and displacement of several residents, including school teachers and students.
Reacting through a post shared on her Instagram page, the actress expressed grief over the worsening insecurity in parts of the country, describing the situation in Oyo as painful and deeply disturbing.
According to her, the tragedy struck close to home because of her strong personal and cultural connection to the state.
“My heart is deeply heavy over the painful killings and abductions happening in Oyo State and across different parts of Nigeria. As someone with strong ties to Oyo State through family, culture and love for the people, this tragedy feels very personal to me,” she wrote.
The actress lamented the loss of innocent lives and the growing fear among families and children affected by the violence. She particularly sympathised with parents whose children were reportedly abducted during the attacks in Oriire Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
“It is heartbreaking to see innocent lives lost, families thrown into mourning, children living in fear and communities traumatised by violence. I mourn especially with the families of the victims, the parents whose children were taken, and everyone affected by the recent attacks in Oriire Local Government and other parts of the state.”
Toyin Abraham stressed that no citizen should have to live under the constant threat of violence, adding that children deserve safety and access to education without fear.
“No Nigerian deserves to live in fear. No child should be afraid to go to school. No family should wake up to news of violence and bloodshed,” she added.
While commending security operatives and the Oyo State Government for ongoing efforts, the actress called for more urgent and decisive measures to rescue those still in captivity and prevent further attacks.
“I want to sincerely commend the efforts of the security agencies and the Oyo State Government, but it is important to appeal for more urgent and decisive actions to secure the release of those still in captivity and strengthen the protection of lives and communities.”
She also questioned what additional steps were being taken by the state government to stop future occurrences, insisting that Nigerians must not become desensitised to violence and insecurity.
“And please, what is the state government doing to prevent future occurrences? Nigeria belongs to all of us, and this is a time for unity, compassion and collective responsibility. We cannot normalise violence.”
The actress concluded her message with prayers for the grieving families and for peace to return across the country.
“May God comfort every grieving family, heal our nation and protect every innocent life,” she stated.