Troops Arrest Two Suspects Linked to Attempted Attack on NIPSS Kuru

Security forces of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two men suspected of planning the failed assault on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Jos South. The suspects were detained during an intelligence-led operation on July 4 at the Trade Centre area. One man has been named Aboi; the other remains unnamed as investigations continue. Authorities recovered a stolen service rifle during the raid. Investigators are questioning both men to trace other members of the alleged militia network. They are also exploring connections to an earlier attack that killed a soldier at Vom. Local community leaders have disputed claims about the attackers ethnicity, urging security agencies to verify information before public statements. The arrested men will face formal charges once probes conclude.

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