Oloba Salo Calls Out Public Apathy, Celebrities Over Silence on Alleged Boko Haram Attack on Soldiers

Social media personality Oloba Salo has sparked online debate after criticizing what he described as public silence following an alleged attack in which Boko Haram insurgents reportedly killed Nigerian soldiers.

In a statement shared online, Salo expressed frustration over what he sees as a lack of national outrage and media attention toward security challenges affecting the country.

“Boko Haram b3h&d3d eight Nigerian soldiers and the media and Nigerians are silent. Nigerians are going to work like nothing happened. We’re not angry enough,” he said.

He further questioned the silence of prominent Nigerian entertainers, urging artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Olamide to speak out on the country’s security situation.

The remarks have triggered mixed reactions on social media, with some users agreeing that public figures should be more vocal on national issues, while others argue that individuals respond to insecurity in different ways and that responsibility for addressing such matters lies primarily with government and security agencies.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation or response regarding the specific attack referenced in the statement.