Taraba nursing students protest alleged night attacks on hostels
Students at the Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Jalingo have blocked the institution’s entrance to protest alleged rape, assault and theft during attacks on their hostels. They are demanding stronger patrols and urgent intervention from security agencies, the school and the state government.
Academic activities have been disrupted at the Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Jalingo after students protested alleged attacks on their hostels, Channels Television reported. The protest followed reports that suspected hoodlums invaded the students’ accommodation at night. The students alleged that some residents were raped or assaulted and that valuables were taken during the attacks.
The protesters blocked the institution’s main entrance and carried placards calling for protection. They urged security agencies to intensify patrols and take preventive steps to secure students living around the school. The students also appealed to the institution’s management and the Taraba State Government to intervene.
Their concerns are compounded by the absence of accommodation within the institution, leaving both students and staff living outside the school premises. Channels Television reported that Governor Agbu Kefas directed the state Commissioner of Police in September 2025 to deploy security personnel to the area. The directive followed a meeting at which students described their experiences and sought help.
The students are demanding urgent action to address the recurring security problem and ensure their safety. The available material does not state whether further arrests or deployments have followed the latest protest.
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