Gunmen attack NIPSS again, one assailant killed

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Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State, on Wednesday night repelled another attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of the assailants during a gun battle.

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The attack occurred at about 11 pm when the gunmen reportedly attempted to breach the institute’s security perimeter but were repelled by security personnel.

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The institute confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its Head of Public Affairs, Dr Osime Samuel.

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According to the statement, the attackers engaged security operatives in a gun duel but retreated following what it described as a swift and coordinated response by security forces.

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It added that one of the assailants was killed during the exchange of fire, while others escaped with varying degrees of injuries.

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The statement read, “The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, wishes to inform the public that another attempt by unidentified armed assailants to breach the Institute’s security perimeter was successfully repelled by security personnel late yesterday night, Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

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“The attackers engaged security operatives in a gun duel but were forced to retreat following the swift and coordinated response of the security forces. One of the assailants was neutralised during the encounter, while others were reported to have escaped with varying degrees of injuries.

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“The Institute is pleased to report that there was no breach of the security perimeter. All participants, staff, residents and Institute facilities remain safe and secure.

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“Security agencies have intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while surveillance and other proactive security measures have been further strengthened within and around the Institute.”

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The institute reassured participants, staff, their families and the public that the security of lives and property remained its highest priority, while urging residents to disregard misinformation capable of causing panic.

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The latest incident occurred barely two weeks after suspected gunmen attacked the institute and its surrounding community.

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During that attack, three people, including security personnel, were killed, prompting security agencies to reinforce surveillance around the country’s foremost policy and leadership training institution.

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