By Golok Nanmwa
JOS — Security operatives have foiled an attempted intrusion by suspected gunmen into the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday when security personnel on duty reportedly detected suspicious movements around the institute.
Sources said the operatives responded swiftly, secured the area and forced the suspected intruders to flee into nearby bushes before they could gain access to the facility.
No casualties were recorded, and normal activities at the institute were not disrupted.
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 a response 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 at NIPSS and other critical national institutions following an earlier security breach at the institute.
During a visit to the institution, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the directive was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing security around strategic national assets and preventing future security breaches.
According to the Vice President, the measures under consideration include enhanced surveillance systems, strengthened perimeter security, improved access control and increased deployment of security personnel.
Shettima also assured that those responsible for previous security incidents at the institute would be identified and brought to justice.
