Security forces repel assault on NIPSS Facility in Plateau State

Security agents have been said to have successfully prevented an attempt at breaking into the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), located in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State.

The alleged incident is said to have taken place at about 1:30 a.m., Monday morning when security agents on duty observed strange movements around the establishment.

Sources said that the security agents acted quickly to contain the situation, causing the unknown intruders to escape into the bushes near the establishment before getting into the building.

There were no reported injuries or disruptions to the activities in the institution.

Attempts to reach the spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, and the spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Oteh, for official comments were unsuccessful.

Similarly, efforts to obtain comments from the management of NIPSS were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

The latest incident comes less than two weeks after the federal government directed an immediate review and strengthening of security measures around NIPSS and other critical national institutions following a previous security incident at the institute.

During a visit to the institution, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the directive aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing security around strategic national assets and preventing future security breaches.

According to the vice president, measures under consideration include enhanced surveillance systems, strengthened perimeter security, improved access control, and increased deployment of security personnel.

Shettima also stated that those found responsible for previous incidents at the institution would be identified and brought to justice.