Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised the Federal Government and religious leaders following the massacre of villagers in Kwara State.

Reacting to the attack in Kaiama Local Government Area on 3 February 2026, which reportedly left at least 162 people dead, Falz questioned why political leaders are already focused on campaigns for the 2027 elections while citizens continue to face deadly violence.

In a video shared on Instagram on Sunday, 8 February, he described government responses as inadequate, noting that despite President Bola Tinubu condemning the killings and deploying an army battalion under Operation Savannah Shield, no arrests or prosecutions have been reported.

Falz also faulted religious leaders for encouraging prayers without addressing systemic governance issues, while politicians actively campaign in churches and mosques.

He further criticised the Senate’s refusal to amend the Electoral Act to allow real-time transmission of election results.

"I don't know. What's wrong with us? When are we going to wake up? I really don't know. The other day, nearly 200 people were killed in Kwara. President just came and released a normal statement that said he was saddened by the incident. Bro, who has been arrested or prosecuted for this? Nobody. Nothing. You always send in people, what are they doing? They kill scores of people every day but today people will go to church. Your religious leader, Daddy G. O., Papa he'll tell you to sit down there and pray that God will come and save you. They've started campaigning for the next elections, "relax Tinubu is fixing Nigeria".

Papa will just tell you to sit down there and wait and pray for a spiritual solution. No problem. Let’s be waiting." He said.

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Kudos to Falz, Ycee, Debo Macaroni, Tunde Ednut & all the celebrities still on the side of the people. You will be richly rewarded in Heaven. pic.twitter.com/gDutfPBiUm

— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) February 8, 2026