No fresh attack on NIPSS –DG

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos

Director General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof Ayo Omotayo, has debunked rumours of another security threat on the institution.

A statement by Head, Public Affairs Department, NIPSS, Dr Osime Samuel, in Jos on Monday, quoted the DG as saying that reports of an attempted attack on the institution was false and misleading.

The statement said, “The attention of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has been drawn to reports circulating on social media and some mainstream media regarding gunshots heard in the vicinity of the Institute late yesterday night, Sunday, 28 June 2026.

“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 Institute is working closely with the relevant security agencies, which have maintained adequate security within and around the Institute. Consequently, normal academic, administrative and other activities at the Institute continue uninterrupted.

“Management urges members of the public and members of the press to disregard rumours and avoid the dissemination of 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.”