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One killed as gunmen attack NIPSS again <img width="1024" height="640" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?fit=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru," style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?resize=526%2C329&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?resize=750%2C469&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>The attack occurred at about 11 p.m. when some gunmen attempted to breach the institute’s outer security perimeter, security sources told PREMIUM TIMES.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/892407-one-killed-as-gunmen-attack-nipss-again.html">…

Gunmen Attack NIPSS, Kill Two Soldiers and Police Officer Gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru on Monday night, killing two soldiers and a police officer on duty at the staff quarters. The attackers reportedly targeted the residences of the Acting Director of Studies and a Directing Staff, who had earlier received handwritten notes demanding $100,000 and N15 million each. The victims were killed during an exchange of gunfire with the attackers. NIPSS management confirmed the incident but did not provide casualty details. Key Points: A high-level policy institute is now a target, and insecurity reaches Nigeria's strategic institutions. The attackers demanded ransom before the attack, a planned operation, not random. Three security personnel lost their lives defending the facility. The incident raises serious questions about security at federal institutions. NIPSS management says normal activities continue, but staff safety is now in doubt. Security agencies are investigating. The attack may force a review of security at federal institutions nationwide. Sources: Daily Trust

Gunmen Attack NIPSS Kuru Again, One Assailant Killed The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, has confirmed another attack by armed men, with security operatives successfully repelling the assault and killing one of the attackers. In a statement issued by the Institute’s Head of Public Affairs, Dr. Osime Samuel, the attack occurred on Wednesday night when the gunmen attempted to infiltrate the facility but were met with heavy resistance from security personnel. According to the statement, the attackers engaged security operatives in a gun battle before retreating following a swift and coordinated response. One of the assailants was neutralized, while several others reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds. The Institute said the attackers failed to breach its security perimeter, adding that participants of the ongoing Senior Executive Course, staff, residents, and facilities remained safe and unharmed. NIPSS disclosed that security agencies have intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects while strengthening surveillance and other security measures within and around the Institute. The Institute reassured course participants, s…

Breaking: Gunmen Attack NIPSS, Kill Two Soldiers, Policeman Segun Atanda/ Suspected gunmen last night attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), throwing the nation’s foremost policy institution into panic and leaving at least three security personnel dead. The attack reportedly occurred around 11:00 p.m., when the assailants attempted to breach the facility and gain access to the residential quarters of participants. Sources told NewsmakersNG that two soldiers and a police officer were killed during the assault. The slain policeman was identified as the orderly attached to a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police. It was gathered that the attackers were prevented from accessing the participants’ quarters following swift resistance from security operatives stationed at the institute. “No participant was abducted because the security forces successfully repelled the attackers before they could enter the residential area,” a source familiar with the incident disclosed. The exact motive behind the attack remained unclear as of the time of filing this report, while authorities were yet to release an official statement on the incident. Security has re…

Gunmen attack NIPSS, kill three security operatives in ... June 16, 2026 NIPSS confirms attack, says investigation ongoing By Golok Nanmwa, 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. Sources said the attackers stormed the institute at about 11:40 p.m. and opened fire, triggering an exchange of gunfire with security personnel stationed at the facility. A staff member of the institute, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident and said the attackers launched the assault unexpectedly. According to the source, security operatives engaged the assailants in a fierce confrontation to prevent them from gaining access to the institution. The staff member disclosed that three security personnel lost their lives during the attack, including two soldiers and one police officer attached to the institute’s security detail. He added that the swift response of security forces prevented the gunmen from penetrating deeper into the facility and causing further damage. The source…

NIPSS attack: Gunmen kill policeman, two others in Plateau Gunmen attack NIPSS, policeman, two others feared dead June 16, 2026 11:09 am Gunmen By James Abraham Kindly share this story: Gunmen on Monday night attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, killing three persons, including a policeman. According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants stormed the facility at about 11:40 p.m.. They opened fire on security operatives manning the gate of the institute, triggering an exchange of gunfire with security personnel stationed at the facility. A staff member of NIPSS, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the attack to PUNCH Online in Jos on Tuesday. Describing the moment the attack began, he said, “I was sleeping when I heard gunshots. I didn’t know what to make of it, but when I woke up, I discovered it was real because the gunshots had already caused commotion within the NIPSS. It turned out that the institution was under attack.” The source confirmed that security operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce confrontation to prevent them from gaining access to the institute. “Thank God security was reinforced, and …

Gunmen Attack NIPSS Kuru, Kill Three | The Journal Armed men have launched a deadly assault on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Plateau State. The attackers stormed the elite facility in Kuru near Jos late on Monday night. Three security operatives lost their lives whilst defending the nation’s foremost policy centre. This bold raid on a highly guarded federal establishment demonstrates the worsening audacity of criminal gangs in the Middle Belt. It also raises troubling questions about the state of intelligence gathering in the region. The assailants arrived at the institute at approximately 11:40 p.m. and immediately opened fire. Security personnel stationed at the gates engaged the gunmen in a fierce, prolonged gun battle. The operational detail eventually repelled the attackers before they could penetrate the main living quarters. This swift resistance undoubtedly saved the lives of senior state officials residing on the campus. The true motive behind the late-night raid, however, remains unknown. The casualties include two Nigerian Army soldiers and one police officer. These men formed part of the elite security detachment assigned to safeguard the i…

Gunmen attack NIPSS Kuru, kill two soldiers, police officer Suspected gunmen on Monday night launched an attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, near Jos, killing two soldiers and a police officer before security forces repelled the assault. The attack, which began around 11:00 p.m., saw armed men attempt to breach the institute and gain access to the residential quarters housing course participants. Security sources said the slain police officer was an orderly attached to a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, while the two soldiers were killed during the exchange of gunfire that followed. Despite the intensity of the attack, security operatives stationed at the institute mounted a swift response, successfully preventing the assailants from reaching the participants’ wing. “No participant was abducted because the security forces repelled the attackers before they could access the residential area,” a source familiar with the incident said. In an official statement issued early Tuesday, NIPSS confirmed that a “security incident” occurred in the vicinity of the institute but assured that the situation had been brought under con…

Breaking: Gunmen Attack Top Govt Institute, 2 Police Officers Feared ... Gunmen attacked NIPSS in Kuru, Plateau State, leaving two police officers dead and sparking panic Witnesses recount chaotic moments of gunfire as security forces engaged attackers near the institute Authorities launch investigations while urging public reliance on verified information amid ongoing tensions Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Gunmen in the late hours of Monday attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, near Jos , Plateau state, leaving two police officers feared dead and heightening tension in the area. The attackers were said to have arrived around 11:40 p.m., opening fire on security operatives stationed at the gate of the institution before a fierce exchange ensued. Gunmen Attack Top Govt Institute, 2 Police Officers Feared Dead as Tension Rises Source: Twitter Eyewitnesses recount night of gunfire A staff member of the institute, who requested anonymity, described the moment panic set in, Punch reported. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram. “I was sleeping when I heard gunshots. I didn’t know what to mak…

Gunmen attack NIPSS Kuru, kill two soldiers, police officer Suspected gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Monday night, killing two soldiers and a police officer. In a statement, the Head of Public Affairs at the institute, Dr Osime Samuel, who confirmed the incident, said the victims were on duty at the staff quarters of the institution when the attack occurred. “The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, wishes to inform the public that a security incident occurred in the vicinity of the Institute in the early hours of today,” the statement said. It further said normal activities have continued as scheduled following the incident, adding that “there is currently no threat to the safety of participants, staff, residents, or facilities of the Institute.” Don't Miss Delta: Police recover large quantities of illicit drugs in abandoned vehicle You may like Three feared dead as gunmen invade Lagos community Gunmen attack funeral train, kill one, injure scores in Plateau Four hostages, soldier die as gunmen attack Chinese expatriates in Ogun dredging site Tragedy as gunmen invade Plateau community, kill one, inju…

Gunmen Attack Prestigious NIPP, Kill Three Security Operatives Gunmen Attack Prestigious NIPP, Kill Three Security Operatives by CKN NEWS - June 16, 2026 0 Three security operatives have been reportedly killed following an attack by suspected gunmen on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State. The attack occurred on Monday night when the assailants allegedly attempted to breach the premises of Nigeria's foremost policy and leadership training institution. Sources said security personnel on duty engaged the attackers in a confrontation, leading to the death of three operatives during the incident. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, while security agencies have yet to release an official statement on the development. The incident has raised concerns over security around strategic national institutions, with residents and stakeholders calling for heightened security measures to prevent future attacks. Investigations into the attack are expected to commence as security agencies intensify efforts to track down those responsible. Tags slider Society Facebook Twitter

Gunmen attack Nigeria’s foremost policy institute, NIPSS, ‘kill two’ <img width="1024" height="640" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?fit=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru," style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?resize=526%2C329&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/06/NIPSS-Kuru.jpg?resize=750%2C469&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>"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…