Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Nipss, Kill Three Security Operatives in Plateau
NIPSS said security agencies brought the situation under control as investigations began after the attack, which left two security personnel dead.
- Late Monday night, gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, killing a soldier and a policeman during a gun battle with security personnel.
- This attack follows a series of violent incidents recorded across Plateau in recent weeks, including separate killings in Riyom Local Government Area and Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
- In a Tuesday statement, Head of Public Affairs Department, Osime Samuel confirmed that security personnel brought the situation under control, with normal activities continuing at the Institute.
- Security agencies have commenced investigations into the incident, though the Plateau State Police Command, including Police Public Relations Officer Alfred Alabo, did not respond to requests for comment.
- Troops of Operation Enduring Peace arrested dismissed police inspector Danjuma Yusuf on June 15 for alleged interstate arms trafficking, recovering locally fabricated pistols and ammunition from the suspect.
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Gunmen attack Nigeria's foremost policy institute, NIPSS, 'kill two'
"The swift response of security forces prevented the gunmen from penetrating deeper into the facility and causing further damage," a staff member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies said after an attack that left three people dead. The post Gunmen attack Nigeria’s foremost policy institute, NIPSS, ‘kill two’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Nipss, Kill Three Security Operatives in Plateau
Jos -- Suspected gunmen on Monday night attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, killing three security operatives in an attempt to breach the nation's foremost policy institution.
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Gunmen Invade NIPSS Staff Quarters, Kill three in Brazen Attack
By Lizzy Chirkpi Nigeria’s foremost policy and leadership institution, the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, came under a daring armed attack in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving three security personnel dead and raising fresh concerns over the safety of strategic national assets. The attackers reportedly stormed the staff quarters of the institute, targeting the residences of senior officials in…
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