Nollywood actress May Edochie has called on the Nigerian government to tackle the high rate of insecurity and banditry ravaging the country.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, stated that she does not believe that the government is incapable of dealing with the pressing issues, emphasizing that they are well placed to solve the issue and tackle it to the latter.

She, however, questioned why several citizens have to suffer the effects of insecurity, referencing how several families are now plunged into fear over the abduction of their loved ones.

May Edochie further recalled how the government acted swiftly to tackle the deadly Ebola virus and COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining that the experience reflected how urgency and coordination can solve issues.

Calling on the government, she urged them to urgently tackle the pressing issues, clamouring for an abrupt end to insecurity and kidnapping.

She wrote:
"I strongly do not believe the Nigerian government is incompetent in dealing with kidnapping and banditry. The government is aware of the problem and has the capacity to address it effectively. The question remains: Why must innocent citizens continue to suffer the devastating consequences of insecurity?

Every day, families live in fear, loved ones are abducted, and communities are traumatised. Nigerians in diaspora are scared of coming home.

Nigerians deserve not just assurances, but tangible results that restore safety, confidence, and hope.

Nigeria demonstrated remarkable capacity during the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic. These experiences showed that when there is urgency, coordination, and commitment, Nigeria can respond effectively to major national crises.

This is a call on the government to apply the same level of determination, coordination, and strategic action to the fight against kidnapping, bandits, and insecurity.

Nigeria has the intelligence and capability to stop banditry, kidnapping, and insecurity. We need the government to do the needful."