Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State, have repelled another attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of the assailants during a gun battle.
The attack occurred at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday when the armed men reportedly attempted to breach the institute’s security perimeter.
The institute confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its Head of Public Affairs, Dr. Osime Samuel.
According to the statement, the attackers engaged security operatives in a gun duel but were forced to retreat following a swift and coordinated response by security personnel.
The institute said one of the assailants was neutralised during the exchange of fire, while others escaped with varying degrees of injuries.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
NIPSS said there was no breach of its security perimeter, adding that all participants, staff, residents and institute facilities remained safe.
“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,” it added.
The institute disclosed that security agencies had intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while surveillance and other proactive security measures had been strengthened within and around the facility.
It reassured participants, staff, families and members of the public that the safety of lives and property remained its highest priority.
The institute also urged residents and the public to disregard misinformation capable of causing fear or panic.
The latest incident occurred barely two weeks after suspected gunmen attacked the institute and the surrounding community.
During the earlier attack, three persons, including security personnel, were reportedly killed, prompting security agencies to reinforce surveillance around the country’s foremost policy and leadership training institution.
