Gunmen Attack NIPSS, Kill Two Soldiers, Police Officer

Tuesday June 16, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN
Private Investigator and Security Evaluator

Gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, on Monday, June 15, 2026, night, killing two soldiers and a police officer.

The victims were on duty at the staff quarters of the institution when the attack occurred.

Dr Osime Samuel, Head of Public Affairs at the institute, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, but did not give details of the casualties or circumstances.

“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.

Samuel added that the situation was brought under control through the swift response of security personnel and “there is currently no threat to the safety of participants, staff, residents, or facilities of the Institute. Normal activities are continuing as scheduled.”