Tinubu orders security reinforcement at NIPSS

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate reinforcement of security at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, Plateau.

Mr Tinubu, represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the directive on Friday while addressing participants of Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, at NIPSS,

The presidential order was necessitated by a recent attack on the perimeter of the institute by bandits.

The President reiteratesd the resolve of the federal government to protect national institutions, support security personnel, and ensure that future attacks do not find the country unprepared.

He conveyed the condolences of the federal government to families of two soldiers and one policeman who lost their lives during the attack.

Mr Tinubu directed that emergency security measures be activated without delay, and the Director-General of NIPSS to work with all security agencies to fortify the institute’s perimeter.

He ordered the submission of a comprehensive action plan and timeline for permanent security reinforcement, covering surveillance, personnel, access control and emergency systems to the Office of the Vice President within 72 hours.

The President described NIPSS as a key national asset and Nigeria’s strategic intellectual nerve centre, saying its protection must be treated as a national security priority.

According to him, the attack was intended to spread fear and disrupt the training of future national leaders.

He said the intent, however failed, instead revealed the courage, discipline and resilience of the participants, management and security personnel at the institute.

The President assured the participants and staff members of the institute that their safety remained non-negotiable, adding that the Federal Government would give full support to the families of the fallen security personnel.

“Your safety is non-negotiable. The President has directed the immediate reinforcement of security around NIPSS and all strategic institutions.

“The sacrifice of those three brave men will not be in vain. Their children will be our children. Their welfare will be our responsibility,” he assured.

The President said that those behind the attack would not break the spirit of the country or the purpose for which NIPSS was established.

He commended participants of SEC 48 for remaining calm and disciplined during the attack.

“Your conduct under pressure had proved their fitness for the serious responsibilities for which they were being trained.

“When darkness came to the gates of this Institute, it expected to find people who would scatter into the night. It found instead men and women who stood their ground.

“You did not flee. You did not abandon your colleagues.

“You faced the worst that cruelty could send, and you answered it with composure, with courage, and with the steady discipline of people who understand exactly why they were summoned to this place” he said.

Mr Tinubu praised the Director-General of NIPSS, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, for his leadership and swift coordination with the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force.

He also commended the institute’s Director of Studies, Nima Mann, for coordinating the safety of staff members and participants and ensuring that order was maintained when fear could have taken over.

He urged SEC 48 participants not to allow the incident to define them negatively, but to draw strength from it as part of their preparation for national leadership.

Earlier, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, said the NIPSS community, the people and government of Plateau were appreciative of the Vice President’s visit.

Mutfwang approved the request by the management of NIPSS for the provision of a buffer zone around the institution as well as the installation of security lights around the area, amongst other.

Responding, the DG of NIPSS,said that the institute was deeply honoured by the visit which demonstrated the commitment of President Tinubu towards academic excellence.

He noted that the incident highlighted the vulnerability of critical government institutions across the country.
NAN