A violent robbery incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Zangon Noma, Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. Suspected robbers invaded a warehouse located behind Alhaji Yaro’s Office (AYA), near FastTrack Hotel, and killed the gateman on duty. The assailants gained access to the facility and made away with motorcycles stored inside. The victim's identity has not been disclosed. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of commercial facilities and properties in the neighbourhood.
The development has caused anxiety among residents and business operators in the Zangon Noma area. The Nigeria Police responded to the incident by recovering the victim’s remains and depositing the body at a mortuary. An investigation was launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack, identify the perpetrators, and recover the stolen motorcycles. The police are working to track down those responsible for the robbery and murder.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Victor Mshelizah, confirmed the incident and stated that the command was aware of the attack and working to apprehend the suspects. Mshelizah did not provide further details on the number of motorcycles stolen or disclose whether any suspect had been arrested as of the time of the report. The police spokesperson assured the public that efforts were underway to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Residents in the area expressed concern over the incident, as the killing adds to security worries among people operating businesses and facilities in parts of Jalingo metropolis. The police appealed for relevant information that could assist investigators in identifying and locating those behind the attack. The incident has highlighted the need for increased security measures in the area to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Nigeria Police have commenced an investigation aimed at identifying the perpetrators, tracing their whereabouts, and recovering the stolen motorcycles. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. The incident has sparked a sense of urgency among security agencies to address the growing concerns about robbery and insecurity in the area.
The killing of the gateman and the theft of motorcycles have raised questions about the security of commercial facilities in Jalingo. Business operators and residents are calling for increased security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The police have assured the public that they are working to address the security concerns and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and cooperation between security agencies and the public to prevent and address insecurity in the area. The police will continue to work to identify and apprehend the suspects, and the public is urged to provide any information that may assist with the investigation.
Key points
- The police are working to track down those responsible for the robbery and murder.
- The incident has raised concerns about the safety of commercial facilities and properties in the neighbourhood.
- The police have launched an investigation aimed at identifying the perpetrators, tracing their whereabouts, and recovering the stolen motorcycles.
