Gunmen Attack NIPSS in Kuru, Fatalities Reported Differently
Armed assailants targeted the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru around 11 p.m., prompting an investigation and conflicting reports on the death toll.
Gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru. The assault occurred at about 11 p.m., according to Premium Times. NIPSS management confirmed the incident and said normal activities continue, while security agencies are investigating.
The attackers reportedly targeted the residences of the Acting Director of Studies and a Directing Staff member, according to Nigerian Bulletin. The targeted individuals had earlier received handwritten notes demanding $100,000 and N15 million each, and the attackers demanded ransom before the attack, the same source added.
Accounts differ on the number of fatalities. Premium Times reported that one person was killed in the attack. Nigerian Bulletin reported that two soldiers and a police officer were killed.
Nigerian Bulletin said the victims were killed during an exchange of gunfire with the attackers.
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