Gunmen Attack NIPSS Again As Security Operatives Kill One Suspected Assailant

Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, have foiled another attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of the assailants during a gun battle.

The latest incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday, when the armed attackers reportedly attempted to gain access to the institute but were confronted by security personnel guarding the facility.

NIPSS confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Thursday by its Head of Public Affairs, Dr Osime Samuel.

According to the institute, the attackers engaged security operatives in an exchange of gunfire but failed to breach the institute’s security perimeter due to the swift response of the security team.

The statement disclosed that one of the suspected attackers was killed during the confrontation, while the remaining assailants fled the scene with gunshot injuries.

“The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies 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 on Wednesday night,” the statement said.

NIPSS assured the public that the attempted attack did not compromise the security of the institution.

It stated that all course participants, staff members, residents and facilities within the institute remained safe, with no breach recorded during the incident.

The institute also revealed that security agencies had launched efforts to track down the fleeing suspects, while surveillance and other security measures had been further strengthened within and around the institute.

NIPSS reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging members of the public to disregard false reports capable of causing unnecessary panic.

The latest incident comes less than two weeks after suspected gunmen attacked the institute and neighbouring communities, killing three people, including security personnel.

That earlier attack prompted authorities to reinforce security around the country’s premier policy and leadership training institution, with additional measures introduced to prevent further security breaches.