Veteran Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwurah has poured out her heart in a powerful open letter to President Bola Tinubu, passionately pleading for urgent action against the devastating wave of kidnapping and banditry sweeping across Nigeria.
In the emotional message shared on her Instagram page, the respected actress commended the President’s democratic history and support for state police while stressing that suffering families cannot wait years for solutions.
“I applaud the fact that you once became a fugitive on behalf of democracy in Nigeria and your recent move to facilitate the creation of State Police to combat Insecurity in Our Country,” she began.
Clarion highlighted the painful reality on the ground:
“Sir, we know the process that will lead to its actual full scale operations in every State will take at least one to two yrs, especially in extending it’s operations into the Villages in the rural States where the activities of Kidnappers are overwhelming and requires immediate urgent solution.”
She did not hold back in describing the brutality of the criminals:
“We know that only cowards kidnap Children for money, and keep A 2-year-Old Child in Captivity in the forest to endure rainfall, poor nutrition, heat, and mosquitoes.”
The actress pointed out systemic issues enabling the crimes:
“Kidnapping has thrived in Nigeria because the Kidnappers, Neighborhood Informants, and Complicit Police Officers, know that the Victims are powerless and helpless.”
Clarion urged the President to deploy part of the National Security Emergency Intervention Fund immediately:
“Please, direct the use of a part of the Billions of the National Security Emergency Intervention Fund to Support Community Self Defense through Vigilantes…to bear arms and protect their communities. Mr President, by enabling this immediate line of defense for every Community before State Police become fully operational… you will replace the face of Indifference on Your Leadership with that of Compassion.”
She also linked the security crisis to deeper socio-economic problems, noting that “the average Nigerian living in poverty does not believe that you are not the Enemy.”
The actress copied the letter to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and ended with a prayer for divine intervention and national healing.
Her bold intervention has ignited fresh conversations about the human cost of insecurity, with many praising her courage while others debate the best path forward. As abductions continue to traumatise families nationwide, Clarion’s plea serves as a stark reminder that Nigerians desperately need both immediate relief and long-term solutions.