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Gunmen kill three security operatives in NIPSS attack

From The Punch · () English

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  • Gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, killing three security operatives.
  • The attackers were repelled by security personnel at the gate, preventing them from entering the premises.
  • Security has been reinforced, and investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators and their motives.

Three security operatives were killed during a late-night attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State. The assault, which occurred around 11:40 p.m. on Monday, triggered panic among staff and nearby residents.

I was sleeping when I heard gunshots. At first, I didn’t know what was happening, but when I came out, I realised the institute was under attack. It caused panic everywhere

— Staff memberDescribing the immediate aftermath of the attack on NIPSS.

Gunmen stormed the institute and opened fire on security personnel stationed at the main gate. The exchange of gunfire prevented the assailants from breaching the institute's perimeter. Eyewitnesses and staff confirmed the deaths of three security personnel, including a police officer and others attached to the institute's security detail.

The Plateau State Police Command wishes to confirm the incident involving security personnel on duty at NIPSS, Kuru. Regrettably, three security personnel lost their lives during the incident.

— Plateau State Police CommandConfirming the number of casualties in the NIPSS attack.

A staff member, speaking anonymously, described the chaos: "I was sleeping when I heard gunshots. At first, I didn’t know what was happening, but when I came out, I realised the institute was under attack. It caused panic everywhere." Residents in neighboring communities also reported hearing sustained gunfire.

The situation is under control, and normal activities have resumed. Investigation is ongoing

— Plateau State Police CommandReassuring the public about the security situation post-attack.

The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the fatalities and stated that security has been reinforced, with normal activities resuming. NIPSS management also confirmed the incident, assuring that staff and participants are safe and that investigations are ongoing. The attack on Nigeria's premier policy think tank has raised significant security concerns.

The situation was promptly brought under control through the swift response of security personnel. There is currently no threat to the safety of staff, participants, or facilities

— NIPSS ManagementConfirming the incident and the restored security at the institute.
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