Nollywood actress and producer, Toyin Abraham, has lent her voice over recent abductions of teachers and students in Oyo schools attack by suspected bandits.
Abraham condemned the attack on the school while decrying the murder of two teachers and a motorcyclist in the course of the attack.
The actress, in a statement issued on her Instagram handle on Wednesday, described the incident as a personal tragedy to her, considering her strong ties with Oyo state.
“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.” She said.
While mourning the deceased victims of the abduction, Abraham maintained that no Nigerian deserves to live in fear.
“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.” She said.
The actress commended the Oyo State Government for their swift response and actions to secure the release of those still in captivity.
She however called for unity, compassion, and collective responsiblity in the face of the insurgency.
“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.” She said.
NPO Reported that that the suspected ba dots had last week Friday stormed Ahoro-Esinele Community High School, killing abducting several students and teachers.
They also attacked Yamota Baptist Nursery and Primary school as well as L.A Primary school all within Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
On Monday, the assailants gruesomely murdered one of the abducted teachers, Micheal Oyedokun, with a disturbing video showing moment they beheaded the Mathematics teacher.