Rosman also noted that Nigerians appear to have normalised suffering despite the scale of the crisis.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actress Sunshine Rosman has expressed deep frustration over the worsening hardship, insecurity, and poverty in Nigeria, noting: “People are being slaughtered.”
She made her feelings known on Sunday in a now-trending video shared via her Instagram story.
Rosman’s comments come amid tragic deaths, attacks, and the loss of property in many parts of the country.
Terrorists recently attacked the Ariko community in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, targeting two Christian worship centres during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven people and abducting several others.
Apart from this, no fewer than 28 people were confirmed dead during a banditry attack by gunmen in the Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area, on Palm Sunday.
There were also reports of attacks and killings in Nasarawa and Benue States over the Yuletide period.
Reacting to the prevailing insecurity and economic hardship, Rosman questioned the threshold of Nigerians in the face of what she described as worsening conditions in the country.
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In the emotional outburst, the actress said citizens of the country appear to have normalised suffering despite the scale of the crisis.
“When are we going to wake up as Nigerians? When is it finally going to be enough?” she asked.
According to her, the economic challenges alone were overwhelming, but the persistent killings and displacement of innocent people had made the situation even more heartbreaking.
“We can’t even begin to talk about the economy right now—the poverty rate, the lack of infrastructure in this country. But as if that’s not bad enough, innocent people are being slaughtered,” she said.
The thespian also expressed concern about communities being forced to abandon their homes due to fear and insecurity, noting that many citizens feel abandoned and unprotected.
“Lives are being lost for nothing, and people have to migrate from their towns, homes, and villages because they know that nothing will be done,” Rosman lamented.
Speaking tearfully, Rosman urged Nigerians not to remain silent in the face of the growing hardship and insecurity affecting the country.
“Nigeria’s hardship, insecurity, and suffering can no longer be ignored,” she added.
