A Nigerian man originally from Kwara State has expressed profound heartbreak and concern for his homeland after watching disturbing footage of a terrorist attack on a church in his home state.
Emotional Reaction to Church Attack
The man, identified on social media platform X as Olakunle Omoba, stated that seeing the video of the attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku community left him emotionally devastated. Although his immediate family no longer resides in Kwara State, he emphasized that many relatives and loved ones still call the region home.
In his emotional post, Olakunle described the moment that particularly affected him: "It broke my heart to see that elderly woman running for her life with a walking stick. No one should ever have to experience something like that." The image of the vulnerable elderly woman struggling to escape the violence while using her mobility aid became the symbolic representation of the attack's brutality for many observers.
Growing Security Concerns in Home State
The Kwara State native expressed that the incident has fundamentally shaken his sense of security, even though the attack didn't occur in his specific hometown. The psychological impact of violence happening in one's state of origin creates widespread fear that transcends geographical boundaries within the region.
Olakunle highlighted how the timing of the attack adds another layer of concern, coming during what should be a joyful season: "Christmas is supposed to be a time when families look forward to seeing their loved ones return home. Now many of them may not be able to go back because of the insecurity in the country."
Urgent Appeal to Government
The distraught Kwara native made a direct appeal to Nigeria's leadership, specifically addressing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He pleaded for stronger action against the escalating insecurity that continues to claim Nigerian lives and disrupt community stability.
His message to the presidency was clear and urgent: "Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu please we need stronger action against insecurity. Lives are being lost. Hearts are breaking." This sentiment reflects growing public frustration with the persistent security challenges facing various regions of Nigeria.
The emotional response from Olakunle Omoba echoes similar reactions from other Nigerians who have witnessed the disturbing footage from the Kwara State church attack. Another Nigerian lady separately commented on the same incident, particularly noting the elderly woman's struggle to escape as "the part that broke me the most."
As the security situation continues to generate concern among citizens both within Nigeria and in the diaspora, calls for comprehensive government intervention grow increasingly urgent, especially with the holiday season approaching when many Nigerians traditionally travel to reunite with family.
