Tinubu Issues NIPSS Deadline to Work Out Security Modality
The president ordered permanent reinforcement after the attack killed two soldiers and a police officer, with a full security plan due within 72 hours.
- On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Plateau State, conveying President Bola Tinubu's directive to immediately reinforce security following a deadly attack that killed three security operatives.
- Gunmen attacked the institute late on June 15, triggering a gun battle between assailants and security personnel; no group has claimed responsibility for the assault, which occurred amid renewed insecurity across Plateau State.
- NIPSS Director-General Ayo Omotayo appealed for additional personnel and CCTV surveillance, prompting Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to approve a buffer zone and security lights, while Shettima pledged 50 solar-powered units.
- Shettima ordered management to submit a comprehensive security reinforcement plan to the Office of the Vice President within 72 hours, as the federal government pledged full support for the families of the deceased.
- The attack follows recent violence in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and Bassa Local Government Area where residents were killed, highlighting the vulnerability of critical national institutions to ongoing regional insecurity.
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FG orders security reinforcement at NIPSS, other institutions after attack
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Federal Government has directed an immediate review and strengthening of security architecture around the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and other critical national institutions following a recent gunmen attack on the facility. Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the directive on Friday during a visit to NIPSS, where he met with management, staff and participants of Senior Executive C…
NIPSS Attack: FG pledges support for families of slain...
Following the attack by gunmen on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, which led to the death of three security operatives (two soldiers and one police officer), the federal government has pledged full support for the families of the deceased. This was made known on Friday by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, when he paid an on-the-spot assessment/condolence visit to the ins…
Tinubu Orders Permanent Security Reinforcement at NIPSS after Deadly Attack
Shettima Gives DG 72 Hours to Submit Comprehensive Security Plan Malik Yahya/ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate and permanent reinforcement of security at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, following the recent attack on the institution’s perimeter that claimed the lives of two soldiers and a […] Source Related posts: Interrogating Two Years of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Under…
Tinubu orders security reinforcement at NIPSS Kuru, pledges to support families of fallen soldiers, policeman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate and permanent reinforcement of security at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, following a recent attack on the perimeter of the institute by bandits. He said the incident has strengthened the resolve of the Federal Government The post Tinubu orders security reinforcement at NIPSS Kuru, pledges to support families of fallen soldiers, policeman…
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