Plateau: Security operatives foil fresh attack on NIPSS, kill one

Security agencies have foiled an attempt by gunmen to attack the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, with one of the attackers neutralised during the encounter.

Recall that the National Institute was recently attacked by gunmen, leading to the death of three security personnel.

In a statement signed by the Institute’s Head of Public Affairs, Dr Osime Samuel, the institute said an attempt by unidentified armed assailants to breach its security perimeter was successfully repelled by security personnel on Wednesday.

The statement said the attackers engaged security operatives in a gun duel but were forced to retreat following the swift and coordinated response of security forces.

The National Institute further disclosed that one of the assailants was neutralised during the encounter, while others reportedly 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.”

It added that security agencies have intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while surveillance and other proactive security measures have been strengthened within and around the institute.

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The National Institute therefore reassured participants, staff, their families and the general public that the security of lives and property remain its highest priority.

It commended the prompt response and professionalism of the security agencies and urged the public to disregard any misinformation capable of causing anxiety.