By Golok Nanmwa
JOS — The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has dismissed reports of a security breach following gunshots heard near the institute late Sunday night, assuring that its facilities, staff and participants remain safe.
The institute said there was no attempt to breach its security perimeter and that all academic and administrative activities were continuing without disruption.
In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Department, Dr. Osime Samuel, NIPSS described reports circulating on social media and some mainstream media as inaccurate.
“The Institute wishes to state unequivocally that there was no attempted breach of the Institute’s security perimeter, and all staff, participants and Institute facilities remain safe and secure,” the statement said.
According to the institute, security agencies have maintained adequate security within and around the facility, while management continues to work closely with relevant authorities to sustain the existing security measures.
It added that normal academic, administrative and other activities at the institute are continuing uninterrupted.
NIPSS urged members of the public and the media to disregard rumours and refrain from spreading unverified information.
“The safety and security of staff, participants and visitors remain the Institute’s highest priority, and all necessary measures are in place to ensure a safe and secure environment,” the statement added.
