Gunmen on Monday night attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Plateau State, killing two soldiers and a police officer deployed to protect the institution’s staff quarters.

The victims were reportedly on duty when the attackers struck the residential area of the institute.

Confirming the incident in a statement on Tuesday, the Head of Public Affairs of NIPSS, Dr. Osime Samuel, said a security breach occurred in the vicinity of the institute but assured that the situation had been brought under control.

“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,” he said.

According to Samuel, the swift intervention of security personnel prevented further escalation, adding that there was no immediate threat to participants, staff, residents, or facilities of the institute.

“There is currently no threat to the safety of participants, staff, residents, or facilities of the Institute. Normal activities are continuing as scheduled,” he stated.

Sources, however, disclosed that the attackers allegedly targeted the residences of the Acting Director of Studies, Barrister Nima Salman-Mann, and a Directing Staff member, Professor Haruna Dabin.

The sources revealed that both officials had reportedly received handwritten threat notes pasted on their doors on Saturday, demanding payments of $100,000 and N15 million respectively. The matter was said to have been reported to the institute’s management.

A source familiar with the incident said the soldiers and police officer lost their lives during an exchange of gunfire with the attackers.

“During the day, local security personnel monitor the staff quarters, while soldiers and police officers provide security at night. It is believed the attackers came for the officials they had earlier threatened,” the source said.

NIPSS management said security agencies have commenced investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible.

The institute urged members of the public and the media to rely on official communications while investigations continue.

“NIPSS is working closely with the appropriate authorities and will provide verified information as soon as it becomes available. We urge members of the public and the media to rely on official communications from the Institute and relevant security agencies,” Samuel added.

The management reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and security of staff, participants, and residents, while commending the professionalism of security personnel involved in responding to the incident.

The bodies of the slain security operatives have reportedly been deposited in a mortuary as investigations continue.

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Armed men suspected to be kidnappers on Friday night launched a deadly ambush on operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, killing eight officers and abducting a Chinese expatriate.

The attack, which occurred at about 10 p.m. near the BUA Cement Factory, also left four officers seriously injured. Security sources confirmed that four other expatriates were rescued during the assault.

According to CSC Afolabi Babawale, the NSCDC’s National Public Relations Officer, the gunmen targeted a convoy of operatives assigned to protect expatriates at the cement plant.

“The convoy of NSCDC personnel and expatriates was ambushed in a three-hour gun battle, leaving eight personnel dead, four injured, one expatriate missing, and four others rescued,” Babawale said in a statement on Saturday.

The Commandant-General of NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, described the fallen officers as patriots who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation. He ordered that they be buried with full honours.

“Their labour, commitment, and patriotism will forever be remembered. This tragic incident will not deter the Corps from fulfilling its mandate of safeguarding critical national assets,” Audi said.

He also disclosed that joint operations involving security agencies have begun in surrounding forests to rescue the abducted expatriate and apprehend the attackers.

The Edo State NSCDC Commandant, Agun Gbenga, has visited the scene of the attack and the hospital where the wounded operatives are receiving treatment. Security reinforcements have since been deployed to the area.

The killings came just hours after a separate abduction incident on the Benin-Auchi Road, where 16 passengers were kidnapped and taken into the forest. Edo Police spokesperson Moses Yamu confirmed that all victims have since been rescued through a joint operation involving police, vigilantes, and local hunters.

The back-to-back incidents have raised fresh concerns about insecurity in Edo State, particularly along major highways and industrial corridors. Security forces have pledged intensified patrols and coordinated operations to prevent further attacks.

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The deployment, which spans all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, was ordered by the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi. In a statement released on Wednesday by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, the Corps outlined its strategy to safeguard national infrastructure and protect citizens during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

The operatives include members of specialised units such as the Intelligence Directorate, Counter Terrorism Unit, Quick Response Tactical Team, Special Female Squad, and the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad. Other units such as the Mining Marshals and Special Weapons and Tactics team are also being mobilised to critical locations.

During a high-level meeting with senior officers, state commandants, and heads of formations, Dr. Audi emphasised the importance of intelligence-led operations, urging the adoption of community-based strategies to preempt threats. He cautioned against potential spikes in criminal activities during the festive period and called for vigilance.

“No agency can combat insecurity alone,” Audi remarked. “We must collaborate effectively with other security outfits and engage the public to strengthen our information-sharing mechanisms.”

He directed NSCDC formations nationwide to reinforce cooperation with sister agencies and local communities, citing the need for a united front against challenges such as banditry, insurgency, vandalism, and illegal activities in sensitive sectors.

The Commandant General also appealed to private security practitioners to assist by sharing timely intelligence, especially during emergency situations, to strengthen the overall security architecture of the country.

With the high volume of travel and gatherings expected during the celebrations, authorities are urging citizens to remain alert and to report any suspicious activities through designated security hotlines.

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