{"id":2442384,"date":"2026-06-02T23:07:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2442384"},"modified":"2026-06-02T23:07:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:07:54","slug":"davido-tiwa-savage-ay-other-celebrities-condemn-rising-insecurity-channels-television","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/davido-tiwa-savage-ay-other-celebrities-condemn-rising-insecurity-channels-television\/","title":{"rendered":"Davido, Tiwa Savage, AY, Other Celebrities Condemn Rising Insecurity \u2022 Channels Television"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Grammy-nominated singer Davido, Tiwa Savage, and comedian AY Makun have joined a growing number of Nigerian entertainers speaking out against the rising security situation, as concerns mount over recent kidnappings and violent attacks across several states.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Afrobeats star in an X post decried the escalating insecurity while calling on celebrities to use their platforms to advocate for change.<\/p>\n

Davido acknowledged that public figures, himself included, have not done enough to draw attention to the security crisis, insisting that the entertainment industry can no longer remain silent while Nigerians continue to live in fear.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m weak. God, please take control; we can\u2019t continue like this\u2026 My heart goes out to the victims and family .. this is messed up. I can\u2019t lie, we entertainers \u2026 including me, we need to speak up \u2026 it\u2019s too much injustice going on, our country has gone,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t lie we entertainers .. we Dey fuckup I won\u2019t lie including me \u2026 we need to speak up \u2026 it\u2019s too much injustice goin on .. our country don go <\/p>\n

\u2014 Davido (@davido) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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His remarks have since sparked reactions from fellow entertainers, many of whom have voiced concern over the growing wave of kidnappings across the country.<\/p>\n

Singer Tiwa Savage, via her Instagram story, said she was shocked by the scale of the crisis after learning more details about the recent abductions in Oyo State.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis kidnapping incident that happened in Oyo State, I\u2019m just seeing it lately after Spyro\u2019s post came up. I reached out to a couple of people to get the back story. The issue is not trending enough as it should,\u201d the songstress stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis kidn@pping incident that happened in Oyo State, I\u2019m just seeing it lately after Spyro\u2019s post came up. The issue is not trending enough as it should.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tiwa Savage reacts over kidn@pped school children and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State pic.twitter.com\/yubWrMZ5lO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Comedian and filmmaker AY Makun also called for urgent action, stressing that insecurity should not be viewed through a political lens.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen your source of livelihood depends on politics, your conscience dies and telling the truth becomes your greatest fear. This is not about politics. This is about humanity. This is about Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay we all find the courage to speak up, the wisdom to act rightly, and the determination to build a safer nation for generations to come. God bless Nigeria,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

This is not about politics. This is about humanity. This is about Nigeria.
May we all find the courage to speak up, the wisdom to act rightly, and the determination to build a safer nation for generations to come.
God bless Nigeria. pic.twitter.com\/Q5WeOpUxAD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 AY COMEDIAN (@AYCOMEDIAN) May 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Content creator and actress Kiekie, in an X post, lamented what she described as a growing culture of indifference to recurring abductions, warning against a repeat of past national tragedies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s Children\u2019s Day, but the children are not here. I\u2019m looking at my child, and, God forbid, she\u2019s with me. It\u2019s [been] almost two weeks. To the government, it\u2019ll be a shame to have a repeat of the Chibok girls, and Nigerians are getting used to it,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

It is children\u2019s Day but the Children are not here!
I pray that my next post about this will be of their release. pic.twitter.com\/5UKHbZk1jb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kiekie (@iamKiekie_) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Street-hop singer Portable argued that many celebrities are reluctant to speak out because of fears of persecution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis government is oppressing us. Some of us are still being persecuted over our past remarks. We need help. We need support, not just prayers.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigerians in the diaspora should speak up because the Nigerian government can\u2019t arrest them from abroad. Those of us in Nigeria, if we speak, we will be in big trouble.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not like celebrities don\u2019t care about Nigeria, but if we speak, they will persecute us. A lot of us are even tired of what is happening in Nigeria, but we can\u2019t speak up,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Digital creator Jarvis and comedian Carter Efe also joined the conversation, calling for greater accountability and stronger efforts to address the country\u2019s security challenges.<\/p>\n

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The growing outcry follows recent abductions in parts of the country, particularly the kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.<\/p>\n

On May 15, armed bandits attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, abducting 39 pupils and seven teachers, including a vice-principal.<\/p>\n

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A school worker was killed during the attack, while a kidnapped mathematics teacher, Michael Oyedokun, was later reportedly beheaded.<\/p>\n

The incident triggered widespread outrage, prompting the Nigeria Union of Teachers to stage solidarity protests nationwide, while teachers in Oyo State embarked on an indefinite strike.<\/p>\n

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In response, President Bola Tinubu approved the deployment of 1,000 forest guards, while security agencies intensified efforts to secure the release of the abductees. Governor Seyi Makinde and a Federal Government delegation also visited the affected communities, assuring residents that rescue operations were ongoing.<\/p>\n

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A similar attack occurred on the same day in Borno State, where 42 pupils were abducted in Askira-Uba Local Government Area, raising fresh concerns over a resurgence of mass school kidnappings in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

As more celebrities continue to break their silence, calls are mounting for stronger action from government authorities to curb insecurity and protect lives across the country.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n