Security operatives have successfully repelled another armed attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, killing one of the assailants during a fierce exchange of gunfire.
The latest attack occurred at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday when suspected gunmen attempted to breach the institute’s outer security perimeter, but were met with heavy resistance from security personnel.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the Head of Public Affairs at NIPSS, Osime Samuel, said the attackers engaged security operatives in a gun duel before being forced to retreat following a swift and coordinated response.
“One of the assailants was neutralised during the encounter, while others fled, some with suspected gunshot injuries,” Samuel said.
He disclosed that the attackers failed to gain access to the institute, assuring that participants of the ongoing Senior Executive Course, members of staff, residents and all facilities within the institution remained safe.
According to him, the prompt response by security forces prevented what could have been a major security breach at the country’s foremost policy and strategic studies institute.
The latest assault comes only days after security agencies foiled a similar attack on the facility, raising fresh concerns over repeated attempts by armed groups to target the institution.
Following the earlier incident, authorities strengthened security around the institute by deploying additional armed personnel, intensifying night surveillance, tightening access control measures and enhancing collaboration with sister security agencies conducting joint patrols across Kuru and neighbouring communities.
Officials said the reinforced security measures were introduced after intelligence reports indicated heightened threats against critical national institutions in Plateau State.
Security authorities also disclosed that continuous assessments are being carried out to identify and address any vulnerabilities while sustaining maximum protection for the institute, which regularly hosts senior government officials, military officers and top policy experts from across Nigeria.
The renewed attack has further highlighted growing security concerns in parts of Plateau State despite ongoing efforts by federal and state authorities to safeguard strategic national assets and public institutions.
