As Mothers, We Carry A Kind Of Fear That Sits Deep In Our Bones - Toyin Abraham Writes To Mothers, Amid Insecurity In Nigeria
Popular Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has written a reflection note to mothers, amid the ongoing insecurity and terrorism crisis in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Voice recalls the report of the killing of three persons during a church programme at a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, in Kwara State on Tuesday evening, with the abduction of some members and the pastor.
This incident follows the tragic abduction of 25 secondary schoolgirls in Kebbi State on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Reacting to the recent tragic incidents, the movie star, via her Instagram page wondered how people are going to move past the heaviness in their hearts after watching the heartbreaking video of the church attack in Kwara State.
Addressing mothers, she wondered the possibility of any mother being able to sleep properly following the recent abduction of 25 young girls from their families.
Toyin Abraham noted that mothers posses a kind of fear that sits deep in their bones, and the thought of such violence brings wound to them.
Stressing further, she declared that terrorism and religious extremism have eaten deep into several individuals, and has led to various ills in the society.
Additionally, she questioned the possibility of living and surviving in a world plagued by terrorism and insecurity, noting how cruelty seems to move without fear or consequence.
She wrote: "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."