By The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reacted to speculation on X today concerning the press release they announced yesterday. They said there was no part of the press release that mentioned or suggested a “hijack,” urging the public to refer to the official statement for accurate information.
In the press release obtained from their social media account yesterday, FAAN stated that four suspected bandits were caught within the area of Akure Airport, Ondo State, following a joint security operation involving aviation and other security agencies.
According to FAAN, the arrest followed an alert that some individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyewo community. Security personnel involving FAAN’s Aviation Security (AVSEC), the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Police Force, along with other community security operators, launched a joint search operation, the statement added.
According to the statement, during the operation, some individuals were seen attempting to run away from the area. Four suspects were apprehended and have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Area Command for further interrogation, FAAN stated.
FAAN acknowledged the collaboration among aviation security personnel, the military, the police, and security groups, Amotekun Corps and community vigilantes, whose efforts, according to the statement, led to the arrest.
The authority added that the incident demonstrates the importance of security. It noted that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, with the support of the Presidency under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has strengthened the provision of modern security fencing and enhanced infrastructure at airports across the country.
FAAN stated that implementation has commenced in stages to ensure that airports under the authority are better secured against security threats.
The agency reassured the public of its commitment to maintaining the safety and security of airport facilities nationwide.
