“He Saw It Coming”: Murdered Graduate’s Chilling Facebook Post Sparks Outrage in Nigeria
The death of Mathias Yogboh, a young graduate from the University of Calabar, has triggered nationwide grief and renewed anger as Nigerians react to the horrific killing of civilians in Benue State by suspected Fulani militia.
Yogboh, popularly known as “Jagaban,” was one of the victims in a fresh attack on Aondona community, a village in Benue plagued by years of unrelenting violence from armed herders.
However, what has sent shockwaves through social media is a chilling Facebook post made by Yogboh on April 20, just weeks before his tragic death:
“Help me look for a better wife to marry before Fulani kill me, making me die as a childless person.”
That post, meant to reflect the cruel irony of his fears, has now become a haunting prelude to a fate he sadly could not escape.
💔 A Community in Mourning, A Nation in Anguish
Yogboh was not just another statistic—he was a scholar of Religious Education, a peace-loving young man with dreams for a future that was violently snatched away. His death adds to the rising toll of young lives being lost in a country where insecurity has become a bitter norm.
Human rights advocate Ukan Kurugh expressed sorrow in a moving tribute:
“He once shared his fears… now he’s gone. A voice silenced. A life cut short. A family shattered. You didn’t deserve this.”
🗣️ Opinion: Nigeria Cannot Continue Like This
The killing of Mathias Yogboh is not just a personal tragedy — it is a national disgrace. It exposes the failure of the Nigerian state to protect its own citizens, particularly in the Middle Belt where these attacks have gone on unchecked for far too long.
How many more young lives must be lost before real action is taken?
How long will the government look away while entire communities are erased, and promising futures destroyed?
Yogboh’s death should not just be mourned — it should be a rallying cry for justice and change.
📣 Nigerians React:
“This is heartbreaking. He knew, he saw it coming. How many more warnings must we ignore?”
“Benue is bleeding and the world is silent. Enough is enough!”
“That post broke me. He deserved to live, to love, to have children. RIP Jagaban.”
✊🏽 Call to Action:
We must honor Mathias Yogboh not just in words but in action. His voice must echo in every demand for:
Greater security for Benue and other conflict zones
Justice for victims of herdsmen attacks
Accountability from those in power
🕊️ Rest in Peace, Jagaban
You dreamed of a family. You joked to hide your fear. You deserved a full life — not a grave. Nigeria failed you, but your memory will not be forgotten.
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