NIPSS Attack: Security agencies arrest suspects as Shettima visits today

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By Golok Nanmwa

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....Three killed in assault on national policy institute, investigation ongoing — DG

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JOS — Security agencies have arrested some suspects in connection with the recent armed attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, which left three persons dead.

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The Director-General of NIPSS, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, confirmed the arrests while receiving the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the North Central Zone, Mohammed Bala Ishaq, during a security assessment visit to the institution.

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The visit followed Tuesday’s attack on the institute by armed assailants, an incident that has raised fresh concerns over security around one of the country’s foremost policy training centres.

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Omotayo said intelligence reports had indicated the likelihood of an attack prior to the incident, a development he said enabled security operatives to respond swiftly and limit the scale of the assault.

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He assured that investigations were ongoing and pledged that all individuals connected to the attack would be identified and brought to justice.

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The NIPSS DG also commended security agencies for their prompt response and renewed presence around the institution following the incident.

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In his remarks, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Bala Ishaq, assured staff and participants of the Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, of adequate protection, stressing that the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, had strengthened security deployments within and around the institute.

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He said the enhanced security measures were aimed at preventing a recurrence and ensuring the safety of personnel, participants and visitors to the institution.

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Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to visit NIPSS, Kuru, today to commiserate with management, staff and participants over the tragic incident.

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During the visit, he is expected to be received by a delegation from the Plateau State Government alongside senior security officials and members of the NIPSS community.

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Authorities say efforts are ongoing to stabilise the area and reinforce security around critical national institutions in Plateau State following the attack.

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