Security personnel foil attempted bandits attack at NIPSS in Plateau 

Security personnel have successfully prevented an attempted intrusion into the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to Leadership, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when officers on duty detected suspicious movements near the institution’s perimeter.

The operatives responded swiftly, forcing the suspected intruders to flee.

No casualties were recorded, and normal activities at the institute continued uninterrupted.

The attempted breach comes less than two weeks after a previous security incident at the institute prompted the Federal Government to order a comprehensive review of security arrangements at NIPSS and other strategic national assets.

During a recent visit to the institution, Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening security through enhanced surveillance, improved perimeter protection, tighter access controls, and increased deployment of security personnel.

As of the time of this report, neither the Plateau State Police Command nor Operation Enduring Peace had issued an official statement on the incident.

Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, and the spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Oteh, were unsuccessful.

Attempts to obtain comments from the management of NIPSS also did not yield a response.