Nigerian gospel singer Frank Edwards has spoken out following the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Jos, criticizing what he described as the cycle of praying, posting victims’ images, and quickly moving on.

Reacting to the March 29 massacre in Angwan Rukuba, where gunmen reportedly killed more than 20 residents, Edwards said the repeated pattern of mourning online without demanding lasting solutions has become ineffective.

According to him, Nigerians often pray for the dead, share graphic images, and move on after a few days, while the insecurity persists.

The gospel artiste urged Christians, whom he described as the “salt of the earth,” to go beyond prayers and put pressure on the government to improve security and protect lives.

His remarks come amid growing outrage over the latest killings in Plateau State, with several groups and leaders already demanding stronger security action and justice for the victims.

The statement has since sparked conversations online, with many agreeing that while prayers remain important, stronger civic action and government accountability are urgently needed.

See his post below

@MStructure83474__"Instead of coming out to advise salt of the earth, why didn't he just put up a post telling the government the truth...let him do what Mr macaroni is doing and we will follow his footsteps... U dey advise us on what to do but u nor do am..u too na salt of d earth abi u b maggi?"

@ItsBrightezzy___"Biggest joke. Same pattern same format yet no action no one loses his job nothing nothing and you expect a change?! The change begins with you holding the government accountable regardless of your political party"

@prof_kp1__"Absolutely...We can't keep crying online everyday as if we care meanwhile we don’t... we all aspire to go to Israel and visit those notable areas in the Bible... do we know what is cost to make the place intact was it prayer alone we are just sycophant here."

@Amaraverab___"Exactly wat all religions leaders are supposed to be doing not prayers, call out the government"

@brosdave1___"@frankrichboy, we've been doing so but it seems you just came. Oya say something now or shift one side. Maybe you can start with calling out the fake MOG's selling fake hope to the citizens after collecting political campaign benefits and got their Mic's muted. Shitty Religions"

@Mendel_graphics___"Some are even using it to create content to make money, in the guise of being genuinely sympathetic. There are many of them in this thread"

"Praying for people that already p@ssed and posting images then everyone moves after a week..is a joke" – Frank Edwards reacts to the m@ss@cre in Jos pic.twitter.com/m4GXsqM2aW

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 31, 2026