Davido speaks out after kidnap of 25 girls in Kebbi and attack in Kwara

Multiple award-winning singer and performer Davido has reacted to the kidnapping of 25 girls in Kebbi state and an attack in Kwara.

Davido, in his latest post on social media, has reacted to the shocking acts of violence in different parts of Nigeria, one of which was the kidnapping of 25 girls in Kebbi and the attack in Kwara state.

The Grammy awards nominee expressed deep sorrow over the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the deadly attack on a church in Kwara State.

In a heartfelt statement released on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the singer said his “heart goes out” to the abducted girls and their families, stressing that no family should ever experience such pain. He called on Nigerians to unite against the rising wave of insecurity affecting communities across the country.

“My heart goes out to the young girls kidnapped in Kebbi State and to their families. No family deserves this pain,” Davido said, urging citizens to continue working toward a nation where “every child can grow up in safety and hope.”

Davido also expressed sadness over the tragic attack on a church in Kwara State, offering prayers for the families who lost loved ones. He condemned the violence, warning that such incidents must never become normalised.

“I am deeply saddened by the tragic attack on the church in Kwara State. I pray for the families who lost loved ones and for everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident. These acts of violence must never become our norm,” he wrote.

Speaking on efforts to rescue the kidnapped schoolgirls, Davido emphasised the need for public cooperation. He urged anyone with credible information to report it safely and responsibly to support ongoing rescue operations.

“Everything must be done to bring the Kebbi girls home safely,” he added.

Davido ended his message with prayers for the safe return of the girls, comfort for grieving families in Kwara, and divine intervention against perpetrators of violence across Nigeria.

The incidents in Kebbi and Kwara have sparked nationwide concern, with many calling for stronger security measures and urgent government action to safeguard lives, especially those of children.