Suspected armed robbers launched a series of attacks on residences occupied by students of Taraba State University (TSU) in Jalingo, Taraba State, between 1am and 3am on Monday, September 21, 2026. According to accounts from affected students and members of the university community, the suspects moved from one residence to another, stealing personal belongings such as phones, laptops, and power banks. The affected residences included Dior Compound, Strawers Villa, Mumbai Compound, and 3 Brothers Villa.
The attack was not limited to these locations, as Abel Muda, a member of the university community, reported that the suspects also targeted residences along the Alaba-Agric Gate axis. Some students recounted that the suspects broke doors and windows to gain entry into the buildings, while others fled into nearby bushes to escape the attackers. This incident occurred just days after suspected robbers reportedly raided the School of Nursing and Midwifery hostels in Jalingo.
No injuries were confirmed at the time of reporting, but the affected students reportedly lost valuables and suffered emotional distress. The students have urged the TSU management, ATC community leaders, and security agencies to increase night patrols and strengthen security around student residences in the area. The police and TSU management had not issued official statements on the incident at the time of reporting.
The students' call for increased security measures comes as the university community continues to reel from the aftermath of the attack. The affected students are currently dealing with the trauma of the incident, and many are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their personal belongings. The university administration has been urged to take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future.
This latest incident of armed robbery in Jalingo has raised concerns about the security situation in the area. The students and residents of Jalingo are demanding that the authorities take concrete steps to address the issue of insecurity and ensure that students can live and study in a safe environment. The incident has also highlighted the need for improved security measures on and around university campuses.
The Taraba State University students' union has called on the university management to provide support to the affected students and to work with the security agencies to apprehend the suspects. The students' union has also urged the university administration to review its security protocols and to implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The incident is currently under investigation, and the police are working to identify and apprehend the suspects. The TSU management has promised to provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available. The university community remains on high alert, and students are being advised to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key points
- Suspected armed robbers attacked TSU students' residences in Jalingo, stealing valuables and causing emotional distress.
- The students have urged the TSU management and security agencies to increase night patrols and strengthen security around student residences.
- The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in Jalingo and highlighted the need for improved security measures on and around university campuses.
