By Patrick Wemambu
Security operatives repelled a fresh attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Plateau State, Wednesday night, killing a suspected assailant in the process.
The assailants were said to have targeted the residences of the Acting Director of Studies, Barrister Nima Salman-Mann and a Directing Staff, Professor Haruna Dabin.
Confirming the latest attack, NIPSS Head of Public Affairs, Dr Osime Samuel, in a statement made available Thursday revealed that the security operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, thereby forcing them to retreat.
“The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) 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 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 escaped with varying degrees of injuries.
“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.
“Security agencies have intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while surveillance and other proactive security measures have been further strengthened within and around the Institute.
“The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies reassures participants, staff, their families and the general public that the security of lives and property remains its highest priority.
“The Institute appreciates the prompt response and professionalism of the security agencies and urges the public to disregard any misinformation capable of causing anxiety,” the statement read.
It would be recalled that this development comes barely two weeks after armed men had allegedly attacked the institute, killing three security operatives.
