Gunmen on Monday night attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, killing three persons, including a policeman.
The motive behind the attack remained unclear as of press time, the NIPSS staff member disclosed.
Efforts to reach the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, for official confirmation of the incident were unsuccessful as of press time.
In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Head of Public Affairs Department, Osime Samuel, NIPSS confirmed 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,” the statement added.
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The Institute said security agencies “have commenced investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident” and noted that “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 statement continued.
The management added that it “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.”