The recent attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State has triggered widespread condemnation from Nigeria's entertainment industry, with multiple celebrities using their platforms to demand government action on the nation's security crisis.
Celebrity Outrage Over Church Attack
When disturbing footage of the violent assault on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku went viral, prominent figures from Nollywood and the music industry joined millions of Nigerians in expressing shock and grief. The incident has become a focal point for growing concerns about the deteriorating security situation across the country.
Davido was among the first celebrities to respond, sharing an Instagram story where he offered condolences to affected families. The afrobeats star declared that "no one deserves to go through such pain" and called for the safe return of abducted children in Kebbi State.
Personal Stories of Insecurity Impact
Content creator Officer Woos revealed his personal connection to the insecurity crisis, disclosing that his uncle had been missing for a month after traveling home. "My mother's only brother traveled home but never reached his destination," he shared on X, highlighting how ordinary Nigerians are directly affected.
Gospel singer Moses Bliss expressed heartbreak over the attack, questioning why worshippers in a place of sanctuary would be targeted. He called for immediate action to prevent similar incidents and criticized those attempting to minimize the tragedy's significance.
Political Criticism and Calls for Action
Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) described the attack as a national tragedy that signals deeper moral decay in society. His comments were echoed by rapper Falz, who directly criticized President Bola Tinubu's handling of security matters, recalling Tinubu's own demands for former President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over similar security failures in 2014.
Social media activist VeryDarkMan took his protest to federal roads, displaying banners demanding President Tinubu's resignation if he cannot secure the nation and rescue kidnapped children.
Emotional Reactions from Nollywood Stars
Funke Akindele confessed to shedding tears after watching the attack footage, particularly distressed by an elderly woman struggling to escape the violence. Yvonne Jegede also broke down in an emotional Instagram video, questioning what future politicians would have if insecurity continues unchecked.
Iyabo Ojo raised alarms about the pattern of attacks, drawing parallels to previous national tragedies like the Chibok girls abduction. She joined Kate Henshaw in demanding concrete government action rather than mere condolence messages.
Artists Share Broader Security Concerns
Rapper Ice Prince recalled growing up during the Jos crises, warning Nigerians that history appears to be repeating itself on a larger scale. Olamide expressed his broken heart over the dual tragedies in Kwara and Kebbi, noting that the nation was still processing one attack when another occurred involving NYSC members from AFUED.
Skit maker Cute Abiola criticized government responses as insufficient, stating that press statements are no longer acceptable when lives are being lost daily. He cautioned against empty promises that would be forgotten within weeks.
Femi Adebayo lamented the daily waste of lives, dreams, and futures due to persistent insecurity, while singer Jaywon revealed his own experience facing legal consequences for speaking out about security issues earlier in the year.
The collective outcry from these influential voices underscores the growing public frustration with Nigeria's security challenges and the urgent demand for effective governmental response to protect citizens' lives and properties.
