Security personnel have reportedly prevented an attempted breach of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident was said to have occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Monday when officers stationed at the institute noticed suspicious activity around the premises.
According to sources familiar with the development, the security team immediately responded after detecting unusual movement close to the facility.
Their swift intervention reportedly forced the suspected intruders to flee into surrounding bushes before they could gain access to the institute.
No casualties were recorded during the incident, while operations and scheduled activities at the institute continued without disruption.
Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful, as calls to the command’s spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, were not answered.
Similarly, the spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Oteh, could not be reached for comments regarding the attempted intrusion.
Attempts to get a response from the management of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies also proved unsuccessful as of the time this report was filed.
The incident comes barely two weeks after the Federal Government ordered an immediate review and reinforcement of security arrangements at the institute and other strategic national establishments.
The directive followed an earlier security incident involving the institution, prompting authorities to reassess existing protective measures.
During a recent visit to NIPSS, Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed that the review was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s determination to strengthen security around critical national assets.
According to the vice president, the government is considering several measures to improve security at the institute.
These include the installation of enhanced surveillance systems, reinforcement of perimeter fencing, tighter access control procedures, and the deployment of additional security personnel.
Shettima also assured that individuals responsible for previous security breaches at the institution would be identified through ongoing investigations and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The government has maintained that safeguarding institutions such as NIPSS remains a national priority due to their strategic importance in policy formulation, research and leadership development.
Security agencies are expected to continue reviewing intelligence and strengthening operational readiness to prevent any future attempts to compromise the facility.
The attempted intrusion has further highlighted the importance of sustained vigilance around critical national institutions, especially those involved in governance, policy development and national security.
Authorities are yet to disclose whether any arrests have been made in connection with the latest incident, while investigations are expected to continue.
