Celebrities including Toke Makinwa, Rudeboy, and Ruth Kadiri used Children's Day to remember the abducted children and teachers in Oyo, describing it as an 'unhappy Children's Day.' The celebrities called for the safe return of the victims. They also urged Nigerians to keep speaking up, praying, and demanding action as families of the missing victims continue to wait for their return.
The abduction of the Oyo children and teachers has cast a shadow over what should have been a joyous occasion. Many Nigerians took to social media to express their grief and anger, with the hashtag #UnhappyChildrensDay trending. The celebrities joined the chorus, using their platforms to amplify the call for justice.
Toke Makinwa shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram page, saying, 'Today is supposed to be a day of celebration for our children, but our hearts are heavy. We cannot celebrate while innocent children and their teachers are still in captivity. We demand their immediate and safe return.'
Rudeboy, of the defunct P-Square group, also expressed his dismay. He wrote, 'This Children's Day is not a happy one for me. My thoughts are with the abducted children and their families. Let us not rest until they are back home.'
Actress Ruth Kadiri added her voice, stating, 'It is heartbreaking to celebrate Children's Day when some of our children are missing. We must continue to speak up and pray for their safe return. The government must do everything in its power to bring them back.'
Other celebrities and public figures have also joined the call, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant and to keep the issue in the public eye. The families of the missing victims have pleaded for information and assistance, as the search for the abducted continues.
As the nation marks Children's Day, the mood is somber. The celebrities' messages serve as a reminder that the fight for the safe return of the Oyo children is far from over. They have called on all Nigerians to stand in solidarity with the affected families and to demand action from the authorities.
