Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo has broken his silence following the devastating attack on a church in Eruku, Kwara State, describing the incident as a wound to Nigeria's collective soul.
Nollywood Icon's Emotional Response
The respected actor took to his Instagram platform to express his profound grief and anger after suspected bandits stormed a church service in Kwara State on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, kidnapping multiple worshippers during the violent invasion.
In his emotional post, RMD questioned why peaceful worshippers should live in constant fear in a nation that claims to uphold freedom of religion. The actor emphasized that families should never have to bury loved ones simply for attending church services, highlighting the growing sense of insecurity spreading across Nigeria.
Pattern of Violence Against Vulnerable Communities
RMD pointed out that the Kwara church attack occurred just days after another tragic incident where 25 schoolgirls were abducted and a school vice principal was killed. These are not isolated headlines but painful indicators of a country losing its moral and human foundation, the actor stated in his social media message.
The veteran actor specifically praised Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo for his courageous public warnings about Nigeria's escalating security crisis. According to RMD, the clergyman's alerts about rising insecurity have become impossible to ignore, yet government response remains inadequate.
Nigerians Demand Concrete Action
RMD's powerful message has resonated deeply with Nigerians across social media platforms, with many citizens expressing similar frustrations about the government's handling of security matters.
One Instagram user, @iam____zeus, commented: "Another attack in Kaduna just this morning. This is what happens when a president is installed and not elected."
Another user, @solu.mide79, called for massive nationwide protests, stating: "We need the biggest massive protest everyone in Nigeria should come out."
@kennypraise_focal added: "To my fellow Nigerians? We need to wake up and take responsibility before our government completely destroys this country. In the past few months, kidnapping, banditry, and genocide have become rampant."
The actor criticized what he described as Nigeria's reliance on "silence, evasive statements, and endless committees" while citizens continue to lose their lives to repeated violent attacks. His message comes as musician Jaywon revealed he faced a ₦100 million lawsuit for previously speaking out about similar security concerns in the country.
As the nation grapples with these security challenges, RMD's emotional outcry has sparked crucial conversations about the need for immediate, concrete action to protect vulnerable communities and restore peace across Nigeria.
