Davido has joined the growing chorus of concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation after an attack on a church in Kwara and the mass abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi.
On Tuesday, a video showing armed men storming a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Oke Isegun, Eruku community, Kwara state, circulated widely. Reports indicate that an unconfirmed number of worshippers were abducted during the assault.
The incident came shortly after 25 students were kidnapped from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga.
Taking to his social media platform X, Davido shared a heartfelt message expressing sympathy for the victims and their families. He said, “My heart goes out to the young girls kidnapped in Kebbi State and to their families. No family deserves this pain.”
The Grammy-nominated artist called for national unity, urging Nigerians to “stand together in unity and continue working towards a country where every child can grow up in safety and hope.”
He also addressed the Kwara church attack, describing it as “tragic” and offering prayers for the families of the deceased and everyone affected.
Davido further warned against normalizing violence, emphasizing, “These acts of violence must never become our norm.”
He added, “Everything must be done to bring the Kebbi girls home safely. I urge anyone with credible information to come forward in whatever safe and responsible way they can, so it can support ongoing efforts to rescue them. May God watch over the girls until they return. May He comfort the grieving families in Kwara, bring peace to our nation, and put every sponsor of violence and disorder to shame.”
Davido is among several Nigerian celebrities raising their voices over the security crisis. Rapper Falz urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to take urgent action, while actress Funke Akindele expressed shock over the viral video of the Kwara attack.
Actress Bukola Arugba revealed that three of her relatives were among those abducted in the church incident.