Students of the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo, have staged a protest over alleged repeated security breaches and raids around their hostel areas.
The students reportedly gathered at the college gate on Monday to draw attention to what they described as growing insecurity affecting students residing in the institution’s hostels.
According to the protesters, valuables, including mobile phones and other personal belongings, have allegedly been stolen during reported raids on the hostels.
The students also expressed concern over their safety, alleging that suspected gang members have been targeting hostel areas, particularly at night.
They called on the college management to take urgent steps to strengthen security around the institution and prevent further incidents.
The protesters further appealed to relevant security agencies to increase surveillance and security patrols around the college and its hostels.
They said the recurring incidents had created fear among students and urged authorities to provide adequate security to enable them live and study in a safe environment.
The development comes days after an armed robbery was reportedly carried out at a hostel of the College of Nursing Sciences in Jalingo, during which students were said to have lost valuables.
The students urged the state government, school management and security agencies to work together to address the security concerns and protect lives and property within and around the institution.