Suspected armed robbers have reportedly raided several residences occupied by students of Taraba State University (TSU) in the ATC area of Jalingo, the state capital.
The incident reportedly occurred between 1am and 3am on Monday, September 21, 2026, when the suspected robbers allegedly moved from one student residence to another, dispossessing victims of phones, laptops, power banks and other valuables.
The affected residences reportedly included Dior Compound, Strawers Villa, Mumbai Compound and 3 Brothers Villa.
A source from the university community, identified as Abel Muda, said several other student residences along the Alaba to Agric Gate axis were also attacked.
Some students who spoke about the incident alleged that the suspected robbers broke doors and windows to gain access to some of the residences before taking away students’ belongings.
Some students were also reportedly forced to flee into nearby bushes for safety because of the number of suspected robbers involved.
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No injuries had been confirmed as of the time of filing the report, although affected students were said to have suffered material losses and psychological distress.
The latest incident reportedly occurred only a few days after armed robbers attacked the hostels of the School of Nursing and Midwifery in Jalingo.
The repeated attacks have heightened concerns among students living in off-campus residences, particularly over security during the night.
Affected students have called on the university management, ATC community leaders, the Taraba State Police Command and other security agencies to increase night patrols and strengthen security around student residences.
They also urged authorities to investigate the attacks and take steps to prevent further incidents.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the police or Taraba State University management confirming the latest attack.