A University of Calabar graduate, Mathias Yogboh, has been killed by suspected Fulani militia during an attack on Aondona community in Benue State, sparking outrage across Nigeria.

Yogboh, who was popularly known as Jagaban and held a degree in Religious Education, had made a chilling Facebook post on April 20 that has now gone viral following his death. In the post, he wrote: "Help me look for a better wife to marry before Fulani kill me, making me die as a childless person."

According to local sources, Yogboh was killed during a violent raid by armed herdsmen, part of ongoing attacks that continue to affect farming communities across Benue State.

Human rights activist Ukan Kurugh described the death as tragic in a moving tribute: "He once shared his fears... now he's gone. Not long ago, he voiced his deepest fear — the threat of Fulani terrorist herdsmen. Tragically, that fear became his reality. They took him from us. A voice silenced. A life cut short. A family shattered. Rest in peace, dear brother. You didn't deserve this."

The killing comes amid reports of other recent attacks in Benue communities. Police have confirmed three deaths in a separate incident, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing the state.

This latest violence occurs as tensions between farming communities and herders remain high in the region. Recently, traditional rulers in Benue reportedly extended a quit notice to Fulani herdsmen by 14 days, indicating the escalating nature of the conflict.

Governor Alia's administration has acknowledged inheriting what it describes as a "fragile security situation" from the previous government led by Samuel Ortom.

The death of Yogboh has reignited calls for improved security measures in vulnerable communities across Benue State and heightened concerns about the ongoing farmer-herder conflicts that continue to claim lives in Nigeria's Middle Belt region.