Awards-winning Nollywood actress Kehinde Bankole is sounding the alarm over Nigeria's deteriorating security situation. The actress, known for her roles in popular TV dramas like 'Shanty Town' and 'Blood Sisters,' has issued a passionate plea to the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive measures to combat the nation's rising insecurity. Bankole, who has over two decades of experience in the Nigerian film industry, expressed deep concern over the rising cases of kidnappings and violent attacks across the country. In a post on social media, she lamented that innocent lives continued to be lost, and children were now being forced to flee for safety. 'Lives are being lost! This should not be our new normal, children running for their lives in 2026! Oh God,' she wrote. 'Even if the kidnappings are a smear campaign on the government, it should be all the more reason for the Office of the National Security Advisor, along with the Presidency, to tackle insecurity with full wrath and force.' Bankole's plea comes as many Nigerians feel the government's response to the security crisis has been inadequate. The actress, who has been vocal about social issues, urged the Presidency and relevant security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering and ensure those responsible for the attacks were identified and brought to justice. 'Find a way. No bigger political campaign. Tactically flush out their 'saboteurs' if that exists. That should be the focus now,' she said. Bankole also called for greater collaboration between security agencies, including the National Intelligence Agency, the Department of State Services, the Ministry of Defence, and other institutions. The post has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many Nigerians echoing Bankole's sentiment and calling for the government to take concrete action to address the security crisis. As the situation continues to unfold, the question on many minds is: will the government take Bankole's plea seriously and take decisive action to tackle insecurity?

### Key Facts

  • Kehinde Bankole has over two decades of experience in the Nigerian film industry.
  • The actress has starred in popular TV dramas like 'Shanty Town' and 'Blood Sisters.'
  • Bankole has been vocal about social issues in the past.
  • The actress has called for greater collaboration between security agencies to tackle insecurity.
  • Bankole has urged the Presidency and security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering and ensure those responsible for attacks are brought to justice.