Gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday, attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State.
Naijaonpoint reports that the attack was confirmed in a statement by the NIPSS Head of Public Affairs Department, Dr Osime Samuel.
According to him, the situation was promptly brought under control by security personnel and relevant security agencies, adding that there is no threat to the safety of participants, staff, residents, or facilities of the Institute, and normal activities are continuing as scheduled.
Reacting to speculations of the death of some security agents during the attack, Samuel said such reports remain unconfirmed and further updates will be made public as soon as verified information is available.
“The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, wishes to inform the public that a security incident occurred in the vicinity of the Institute in the early hours of today.
“The situation was promptly brought under control through the swift response of security personnel and relevant security agencies. There is currently no threat to the safety of participants, staff, residents, or facilities of the Institute, and normal activities are continuing as scheduled.
“Security agencies have commenced investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. As investigations are ongoing, it would be premature to speculate on the nature, scope, or outcome of the event. The Institute is therefore unable to confirm details currently circulating on social media and other unofficial platforms.
“NIPSS is working closely with the appropriate authorities and will provide verified information as soon as it becomes available. We urge members of the public and the media to rely on official communications from the Institute and relevant security agencies.
“The Management of NIPSS remains committed to the safety and security of all members of the Institute community and appreciates the professionalism of the security personnel and agencies involved in the response.
“Further updates will be communicated in due course,” the official statement read.
However, some reports claim that a police officer attached to a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police and two soldiers were killed during the exchange of gunfire during the incident.
NIPSS is Nigeria’s foremost policy institution responsible for training senior public officials, military officers and policy strategists from across the country.
As of the time of filing this report, security has since been reinforced around the institute, while investigations and manhunt operations are underway.
