In the wake of the abduction of 25 girls in Kebbi State, Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has written a note to mothers.
On her Instagram page, she questioned how one can move past the heaviness in their hearts after watching the heartbreaking video of the attack in Kwara. She also questioned how any mother can close her eyes at night knowing that 25 young girls have been stolen from their families.
Sending a message to mothers, she noted how they carry a kind of fear that sits deep in their bones. According to her, when they hear of such violence, it is not just news to them, but a wound.
Abraham noted how terrorism and religious extremism are tearing at the fabric of our communities and questioned how we can confront such situation.
“How do we move past the heaviness in our hearts after watching the heartbreaking video of the attack in Kwara? How does any mother close her eyes at night knowing that 25 young girls have been stolen from their families, girls who should be safe, laughing, learning, dreaming?
As mothers, we carry a kind of fear that sits deep in our bones. When we hear of such violence, it is not just news to us, it is a wound. We imagine the faces of those children, we imagine their mothers’ trembling hands, and we feel the world grow heavier on our shoulders.
Terrorism and religious extremism are tearing at the fabric of our communities, changing the way people live, love, pray, and hope. These fanatics and terrorists are not just attacking villages, they are attacking the very idea of safety, childhood, and peace.
So how do we confront a world where innocent souls are kidnapped and killed in the name of hatred? How do we protect our children when cruelty seems to move without fear or consequence? These are the questions that haunt every mother’s heart”.
Hours ago, her colleague, Iyabo Ojo called for immediate actions. She said enough is enough, noting how the abduction of girls is a stark reminder of the Chibok girls tragedy and the urgent need for change. Calling on Nigerians to stand against injustice, Iyabo outlined concrete steps the government can take to address the issues.
Music star, Davido, had expressed heartbreak for the young girls who were kidnapped in Kebbi. He noted how no family deserves such pain, as he called for unity among Nigerians. Davido also expressed sadness over the tragic attack on the church in Kwara State. Praying for the victims and their families, he stated that these acts of violence must never become their norms.
During the Ibadan explosion, last year, Toyin had visited the victims of the explosion. Sharing videos from her visit, she said a word of prayer for all who were affected, and stated that the incident had left her short of words as she expressed love for her.