Suspected robbers kill warehouse gateman, steal motorcycles in Jalingo

A warehouse gateman was killed and motorcycles stolen in a robbery that occurred at a facility in Zangon Noma, Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. The attack took place early Saturday morning inside the warehouse located near Alhaji Yaro’s Office and the FastTrack Hotel. The assailants are believed to have gained entry to the premises and targeted the motorcycles stored within before attacking the security guard on duty.

The victim's identity has not been disclosed, but sources indicate that he was performing his duties when the robbers launched their assault. The perpetrators reportedly escaped the scene following the murder and the theft of an unknown number of motorcycles. The incident has raised security concerns among residents and businesses in the Zangon Noma area.

The Nigeria Police have recovered the gateman's remains and are actively investigating the attack, working to identify the perpetrators and recover the stolen motorcycles. Police Public Relations Officer Victor Mshelizah confirmed the incident and stated that the police are actively tracking down those responsible. Further details on the number of stolen motorcycles or arrests have not been released at this time.