Suspected gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, on Monday night, killing two Soldiers and a policeman in the process.
The gunmen 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, said the attackers launched the assault unexpectedly.
According to the staff, security operatives engaged the assailants in a fierce confrontation to prevent them from gaining access to the institution.
The staff member disclosed that three security personnel lost their lives during the attack, including two soldiers and one police officer attached to the institute’s security detail.
He added that the swift response of security forces prevented the gunmen from penetrating deeper into the facility and causing further damage.
The source, however, said the motive behind the attack remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
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