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Ateneo de Zamboanga implements enhanced security measures after campus shooting
Ateneo de Zamboanga University will roll out stricter security protocols including vehicle inspections and upgraded equipment following an August 18 shooting incident on campus. The measures take effect Monday.
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) will enforce enhanced security measures starting Monday in response to a shooting that occurred on campus last month, university officials announced Saturday evening.
The new security protocols will include mandatory vehicle inspections at entry points and the installation of additional security equipment, according to an announcement by AdZU University President Fr. Ernald Andal, SJ., during a community update.
The shooting took place on August 18, prompting the Jesuit-run institution to reassess its campus safety procedures. The university's decision to strengthen security measures reflects heightened concerns about campus safety in the region.
Details regarding the specific nature of the additional security equipment were not immediately disclosed. The university administration is expected to provide further information to the campus community regarding the implementation timeline and operational details of the new security arrangements.