Orkeghen Philip Aondofa, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has cried out for help, alleging that armed Fulani herders carried out a de@dly attack on his village — New-Gboko (Nyugoko) in the Peva–Chanchanji Ward of Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State.

They reportedly k!lled his father and four other members of his family.

Philip, who is currently serving in Enugu State, recounted the horror in an emotional interview with SaharaReporters, saying the Taraba State government has remained silent while k!llings continue across communities in Chanchanji ward.

According to him, the attackers, whom he repeatedly referred to as “herders ”, invaded the community on November 27, 2025, unleashing violence that forced all surviving residents to flee.

He said the assailants are still occupying the village, preventing him from retrieving his father’s corpse for burial.

“Right now, as I speak to you, the k!lling is all over Chanchanji ward in Takum LGA of Taraba State. The Taraba State Government is silent about it,” he said.

The corps member said one of the attackers used his late father’s phone to call him after the massacre — only to confess to k!lling him.

“After the attack, one of them took my father’s phone and called me. When I asked where the owner of the phone was, he told me, he k!lled my father directly. I broke down and ended the call,” he said.

Philip said the inability to recover his father’s remains has left him in deeper anguish.

“What pains me the most now is how I will get my father’s corpse to bury. Those herders are still there in the village. There is nobody left in my village.”

The corps member said he is nearing the end of his service year but now feels completely stranded and without hope.

“After my service, I don’t know where to go. I don’t know where to start. I am calling on the Federal Government and those concerned to come to my aid. I am broke, I am hopeless. I don’t have anywhere to go; everything is gone. I have lost hope.”

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a major initiative to strengthen security across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. As part of the new move, the Fund is developing a comprehensive security master plan aimed at addressing the growing threats facing campuses nationwide.

According to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the framework will serve as a unified guide for preventing, managing, and responding to security breaches within tertiary institutions. He noted that the rising cases of attacks, kidnappings, and other safety concerns have made it imperative to adopt a coordinated national approach to protect students, staff, and infrastructure.

The proposed security master plan is expected to involve collaboration with security agencies, education stakeholders, and institution managers to ensure effective implementation across the country.

May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, has penned a heartfelt message to her daughter, Danielle Edochie, in celebration of her university graduation.

In an Instagram post, May expressed immense pride in the intelligent and beautiful young woman Danielle has grown into, praising her strong mind and resilience as qualities that will continue to propel her forward.

She credited Danielle’s hard work, determination, and passion for guiding her to this milestone, adding that these same attributes will shape a bright and successful future for her.

She wrote, “Graduation party loading…..Pls join me in celebration. God did it. I’m meant to write an epistle cos, against all odds, it came to pass, but I’ll keep it simple.

“To my one and only darling daughter and my first child: As one chapter has just closed, a new one is open, filled with possibilities waiting for you to shape them. I’m incredibly proud of the beautiful and intelligent young woman you have become, with a mind of your own that cannot be negatively influenced.

“I’m convinced that your hard work, resilience, and passion brought you this far, and they are the same qualities that will take you anywhere your dream is heading.

“I’m super excited for everything your future holds as designed by the Almighty. This milestone is only the beginning of the wonderful and amazing things that await you. The world is yours, @d3forareason. Go make a statement.

“I pray that God, in His infinite mercy and compassion, directs your path in life and continues to shield you from all evil. Amen.”