Gunmen Attack NIPSS Facility In Plateau, Three Security Personnel Killed

Suspected gunmen have attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of three security personnel during an attempted breach of the facility.

The attack reportedly took place late Monday night when armed assailants stormed the institute and opened fire on security operatives stationed at the entrance of the country’s premier policy and leadership training centre.

Sources familiar with the incident disclosed that security personnel responded swiftly, engaging the attackers in a fierce exchange of gunfire that lasted several minutes.

A staff member of the institute, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, said the security team successfully prevented the attackers from gaining access to the facility despite suffering casualties.

According to the source, those killed included two military personnel and a police officer attached to the institute’s security unit.

Residents of Kuru and surrounding communities said the prolonged gunfire caused panic and uncertainty throughout the area. One resident, Bulus Haruna, described the incident as terrifying, noting that many people stayed indoors throughout the night as the shooting continued.

Although the attackers were eventually repelled and forced to retreat, authorities have not yet established the motive behind the assault.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Plateau State Police Command nor the management of NIPSS had released an official statement on the incident.

Security agencies are expected to begin investigations into the attack as concerns mount over the protection of key national institutions.