We Cannot Normalize Violence – Toyin Abraham Blows Hot Over Oyo Killings And Abductions
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has expressed her disdain over the recent killings and abductions in the State.
Social Media has been thrown into disarray following the news of the abductions of some students, parents and teachers in Oyo state.
The tragic incident was further compounded by the gruesome slaughter of a Mathematics teacher in Oyo State, identified as Michael Oyedokun.
Reacting to the incident in a now-viral tweet on the popular microblogging platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), Abraham expressed displeasure and grief over the killings and abductions in Oyo State and in other parts of Nigeria.
Acknowledging that she has deep roots in the state, she revealed that the tragedy is "personal," while expressing her anger at the innocent lives lost and families thrown into grief, and children grappling with the effects of trauma.
Commending the efforts of the Oyo State government, the box office queen questioned their plan on tackling violence, stressing that violence must not be the order of the day.
She further commiserated with the families of those who died during the attack, urging Nigerians to advocate against violence.
She wrote: "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."