Suspected gunmen on Monday, June 15, attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos in Plateau State, killing three security operatives in an attempt to breach the nation’s foremost policy institution.
The attackers stormed the institute at about 11:40 p.m. and opened fire, triggering an exchange of gunfire with security personnel stationed at the facility.
A staff member of the institute, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers launched the assault unexpectedly.
Security operatives engaged the assailants in a fierce confrontation to prevent them from gaining access to the institution.
Three security personnel lost their lives during the attack, including two soldiers and one police officer attached to the institute’s security detail.
The swift response of security forces prevented the gunmen from penetrating deeper into the facility and causing further damage.
However, the motive behind the attack remains unclear
Bulus Haruna, a resident of Kuru in Jos South Local Government Area, said residents of surrounding communities were thrown into panic following the sound of sustained gunfire that lasted several minutes.
Efforts to reach the Plateau State Police Command for official confirmation remain unsuccessful.
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