“Schools Are Still Open While Students Are Being Kidnapped. This Must Stop!” - Falz Leads Outcry Over Nigeria’s Worsening Insecurity

“Schools Are Still Open While Students Are Being Kidnapped. This Must Stop!” - Falz Leads Outcry Over Nigeria’s Worsening Insecurity

Award-winning rapper and activist Falz has expressed his anger over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, urging immediate action to curb the wave of kidnappings that are affecting schools and communities across the country. The singer was among hundreds of Nigerians who joined the June 12 Democracy Day protest in Lagos, where protesters called for better governance, improved security and urgent intervention to rescue victims of recent abductions.

Falz, who was speaking to journalists at the protest, queried why schools are still functioning normally despite the increasing attacks on students and teachers.

“Schools are still open while students are being kidnapped. This must stop.”

His comments follow nationwide outrage over the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, a tragic incident that has re-ignited concerns over the safety of students and government’s ability to protect lives. Falz argued that no parent should have to worry about whether their child will return home safely after going to school. He described the current reality as unacceptable and called on the authorities to treat the security crisis with the urgency it deserves.

The rapper also took a jab at what he sees as a double standard in how kidnapping cases are handled, noting that while some victims receive quick attention, many ordinary Nigerians are held for days or weeks with little progress in their rescue. He said that the worth of every Nigerian life should be the same, regardless of social class, political clout or financial standing.

Activists, students, civil society groups and concerned citizens participated in the protest, marching through parts of Lagos with placards demanding an end to insecurity, economic hardship and poor governance. The protest was part of activities to mark Democracy Day across the country with the protesters insisting that there can be no real democracy where people live in fear. Videos of the event have since gone viral with many Nigerians praising Falz for continuing to use his platform to speak on national issues rather than keeping mum. While some have praised the musician for using his voice to draw attention to the plight of the abducted students and their families, others have urged more celebrities and other high-profile public figures to join the campaign for better security across the country.

As kidnappings become a central issue in the national discourse, Falz’s message is a reminder that for many Nigerians, the most important demand is not politics, but the basic right to live, learn and work without fear.