Troops Avert Another Attack on NIPSS, Neutralise Assailant
Troops of Sector 6, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), in the early hours of Thursday, thwarted another attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Plateau State.
The assailants attempted to breach the Institute’s perimeter under cover of darkness at about 12:10 a.m.
They were, however, swiftly engaged by vigilant troops in a decisive exchange of fire, resulting in the neutralisation of one of the attackers while the others fled with gun shots wounds towards the surrounding high ground.
No casualties were sustained by the troops.
Following the encounter, troops recovered an AK-pattern rifle bearing Registration Number CO-3175 from the neutralised assailant.
The rifle was loaded with sixteen rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
Preliminary checks confirmed that the weapon belonged to a Nigerian Army soldier who was killed in action during an earlier encounter with unidentified militia elements at the Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Vom, on 11 April 2026.
The recovered rifle is now in military custody as part of ongoing investigations into the incident and possible links to previous attacks in the Kuru-Vom axis.
The remains of the neutralised assailant have been evacuated to the mortuary through the appropriate authorities.
The troops have intensified area domination patrols, clearance operations and active pursuit activities around Kuru and adjoining communities, aimed at denying criminal elements any freedom of action and ensuring the continued safety of residents, staff and critical national assets.
According to the military, the situation remains firmly under control and normal activities within the Institute and the surrounding area has continue without interruption.
“The Nigerian Army, through Operation ENDURING PEACE, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting lives, securing strategic national institutions and restoring lasting peace across Plateau State.
“Members of the public are encouraged to remain calm, continue with their lawful activities and promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to security agencies.
“Sustained public cooperation remains vital to the collective effort to enhance national security,” the military said.
This is the second attack on the prestigious institute in less than a month.
The first attack was on the night of Monday, June 15, 2026, during which two people, including a police officer, were killed.
NIPSS is Nigeria’s foremost policy institute, where senior government officials, including those in the military, the police, and the public service undergo advance leadership courses.
