Nigerian actress Lala Akindoju has raised concerns over the growing cases of insecurity across the country, particularly the increasing incidents of kidnapping and violent killings.

In a detailed message shared on her Instagram page, the actress lamented that abductions have become disturbingly common, while graphic videos showing people being killed are now circulating openly online.

Lala questioned who is standing up for citizens living in fear, trauma, and sleeplessness due to the worsening situation. According to her, the voice and power of ordinary Nigerians appear too weak in the face of the country’s security challenges.

She added that if citizens consistently demanded accountability from political leaders, those in power might feel pressured to take meaningful action or at least show concern about the state of the nation.

The actress also called out several organisations and associations, including Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Christian Association of Nigeria, and National Union of Road Transport Workers, questioning why they have remained largely silent despite the growing insecurity and suffering affecting many Nigerians.

Her words…

“I refuse to normalise the state of ki11ings & kidnapping in Nigeria

Women were r&ped in numbers at a festival, people called it tradition. Nothing has happened to the perpetrators.

Kidnapping is now the order of the day.

Life is taken away from people in their numbers. Children & babies are now being taken. We are now watching innocent people get beheaded on live videos, and we are all acting like everything is okay!!!

If that man were your father, husband, or brother, would you still carry on? If you have spent a week without your children, will you still stay silent and say, “It is well”?

All over the country, there are new reports like this daily. We have become jaded, and so far, it doesn’t “touch us”; we are okay. Who is speaking for the people who can’t sleep and are in anguish? Fellow Nigerians like us.

The office of the Nigerian citizen is very weak- all I see are campaigns for another term and primary elections, when one of the core responsibilities of any government is to provide security for its citizens. Or rehabilitation of perpetrators. Sigh!!!

If ALL NIGERIANS hold our leaders accountable, perhaps they will be forced to try or pretend to care.

PFN, CAN, NURTW, agencies in charge of child protection- WHERE IS YOUR VOICE?

No, this is not normal. I refuse to normalise this”.

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