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. It is heartbreaking to see innocent lives lost, families thrown into mourning, children living in fear and communities traumatized 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. 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.
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. And please, what is the state government doing to prevent future occurrence?
Nigeria belongs to all of us, and this is a time for unity, compassion and collective responsibility. We cannot normalize violence. We must continue to speak up, support one another and pray for peace to return to our land.
May God comfort every grieving family, heal our nation and protect every innocent life.
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi
My people, the painful realities coming out of parts of Oyo State have left many of us heartbroken. To hear of schools no longer feeling safe, to see families thrown into fear and uncertainty, and to witness communities mourning brave lives lost in the line of duty… it is a pain that touches us all.
I stand with every parent, every grieving home, and every anxious community praying for the safe return of their loved ones.
As we continue to support one another and remain vigilant, I join millions of Nigerians in calling on the relevant authorities and security agencies to intensify every effort until everyone still missing is safely brought home.
May God comfort every hurting heart, strengthen every family, and protect our land. Darkness will not overcome us. 🇳🇬🕊
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