Nollywood actress May Edochie, ex-wife of actor Yul Edochie, has spoken out against Nigeria's worsening insecurity, particularly the surge in kidnappings and banditry. Her comments follow widespread protests and online outrage after the abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo State.
May Edochie's Statement on Government Capacity
On June 6, May Edochie took to Instagram to share her views. She emphasized that she does not believe the Nigerian government is incompetent in tackling these crimes. The mother of three insisted that authorities have the capacity to address the crisis but questioned why ordinary citizens continue to bear the brunt of insecurity.
She wrote: 'I strongly do not believe the Nigerian government is incompetent in dealing with kidnapping and banditry. The government is aware of the problem and has the capacity to address it effectively. The question remains: Why must innocent citizens continue to suffer the devastating consequences of insecurity?'
Call for Urgent Action
May Edochie highlighted the daily fear faced by families, the trauma of communities, and the reluctance of Nigerians abroad to return home. She argued that citizens deserve more than promises, calling for visible results that restore safety and hope.
The actress pointed to Nigeria's effective handling of the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic as proof of what can be achieved with urgency and coordination. According to her, Nigeria has the intelligence and capability to end banditry and kidnapping, but the government must act decisively.
'Nigeria demonstrated remarkable capacity during the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic. These experiences showed that when there is urgency, coordination, and commitment, Nigeria can respond effectively to major national crises. This is a call on the government to apply the same level of determination, coordination, and strategic action to the fight against kidnapping, bandits, and insecurity,' she added.
Public Reactions
Legit.ng compiled reactions from netizens. @talk2prettyj said: 'I totally agree with you..The security agencies know where these kids are and who is sponsoring the kidnaps..The question is why are they not saying anything? Who is gaining behind the scenes from these kidnaps...' @godfavorlisa wrote: 'I pray and stand with our queen on this and may God heal Nigeria.' @mummyrona commented: 'Please Nigeria government, we have the capacity and intelligence. What we need now is determination and efficient strategy as the queen noted we have shown such coordination in solving past national challenges.'
May Edochie's Recent Vacation
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that May Edochie shared clips from her vacation in Ghana, which she described as a pre-birthday celebration. In the video, she was seen at Asenema Waterfall, enjoying a nature-filled experience that included a massage session. The post drew reactions from fans, who praised her confidence and lifestyle, while some made comments linking her personal life and past marriage to actor Yul Edochie.
