Nigerian actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has expressed deep concern over the surge in violent and fatal attacks across the country.
Taking to his Instagram page, Afolayan addressed the growing insecurity in Nigeria, urging citizens to remain compassionate in the face of adversity. He acknowledged the widespread fear and sadness gripping the nation, but called for unity and hope among Nigerians.
Nigeria has weathered many storms, and each time, the light of its people has endured. Though today’s headlines may bring fear and sadness, let us not surrender our faith in tomorrow.
Let us choose compassion over panic, unity over division, and hope over despair. May peace return to our communities, may the vulnerable be protected, and may every family facing uncertainty find comfort and strength. Ile o ni le wa, ona o ni na wa, he stated.
The 51-year-old actor also revealed that the recent wave of tragic incidents has left him deeply unsettled, admitting that he now feels anxious whenever he travels by road. “My heart is heavy with the disturbing stories of kidnappings and insecurity across our nation. It is painful that many of us now go about our daily lives with fear and uncertainty. My heart is in my mouth when on the road these days. I share in the concerns of countless families and pray for our safety,” he added.
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