{
  "id": 8900370,
  "title": "Protest as hoodlums break into female hostel, rape student",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/protest-as-hoodlums-break-into-female-hostel-rape-student",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:23:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/protest-as-hoodlums-break-into-female-hostel-rape-student/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, a group of students at the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences in Jalingo staged a peaceful protest following an overnight attack on a female hostel near the institution. The assailants allegedly raped a female student during the assault, causing her significant injuries, including the loss of one finger. The incident occurred early Monday morning when the attackers broke into the hostel, stealing students' phones and other valuables. The victim was promptly taken to GSCN Hospital in Jalingo for treatment. A students' union official, speaking anonymously to avoid victimization, revealed that this was the second attack on the students' hostels in just two weeks, with the previous incident happening the week before. During the first attack, the attackers similarly raped a student and stole phones and other valuables. The students had previously complained to school authorities, but no action was taken. When the first attack occurred, the Commissioner of Tertiary Education visited the college and promised improved security measures. However, the students claim that nothing was done to enhance their safety. At the protest, the students demanded urgent intervention from the Taraba State Government and security agencies to prevent further attacks. They also expressed concerns over the use of hostels located outside the college premises, despite the completion of hostel facilities within the institution. The college has seven hostels, one for male students and six for females, but students are still housed outside the premises, leaving them vulnerable to danger due to inadequate security. The attack follows a report by the Taraba State Ministry of Tertiary Education, which documented a robbery on students' hostels involving armed men who stole 33 phones and injured several students. The ministry recommended urgent security measures, an intensified investigation, and the relocation of students to safer accommodation. The college's Provost, Dr. Dorcas Dugule, confirmed that she was addressing the issue but declined to comment immediately.",
  "summary": "Hundreds of students of the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo, on Monday staged a peaceful protest following an overnight attack on one of the female hostels located outside the institution’s premises. The hoodlums allegedly raped a female student during the attack and inflicted injuries on her, including cutting one of her fingers. The […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}