The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that three security operatives were killed in an attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, in the early hours of Monday.
In an information update in Jos on Tuesday, signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, the command said, \u201cThe Plateau State Police Command, on a very sad note, wishes to confirm the incident that occurred in the early hours of today, 16th June 2026, involving security personnel on duty at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru.
\u201cRegrettably, three security personnel lost their lives during the incident.\u201d
The command disclosed that security has been beefed up around the facility following the attack.
\u201cSecurity reinforcements have been deployed, and patrols have been intensified around the general area by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah,\u201d SP Alabo stated.
The police also assured residents that calm has returned to the area.
\u201cThe situation is under control and normal activities have resumed,\u201d the statement added.
On the next steps, the command said, \u201cInvestigation is ongoing. The command urges members of the public to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses.\u201d
The PPRO concluded that \u201cFurther updates will be communicated in due course.\u201d
NIPSS Kuru is Nigeria\u2019s premier policy training institution for senior public officials.
The attack marks one of the most serious security breaches at the facility in recent years.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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