The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has stated
that there was no bomb scare at the Murtala
Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
It was widely reported on Monday that a boy was
arrested within the airport premises with an
explosive device.
However, the airport authorities have stated that the
arrested person was never seen close to the airport
at the time of his arrest.
A statement issued by the General Manager,
Corporate Communications, FAAN, Mr. Yakubu Dati,
said the young man arrested close the airport was
held for loitering, which attracted the attention of
security personnel.
Dati said, “The suspect, a man in his late 20s was
arrested at an area of the airport close to the church
of the airport internal link road, leading to the
Stakeholders/Limousine car park. That is a distance
of about one kilometre to the international terminal.
“At the time of his arrest, the suspect was said to be
loitering around the said area all morning. This
attracted the curiosity of security guards on duty at
the entrance of the Nigerian Airspace Management
Agency’s CENTREX Facility located along the airport
internal link road, who promptly alerted the police.
“The suspect was alleged to be in possession of a
device suspected to be used in making explosives. He
was promptly handed over to the Airport Police
Command for interrogation. While we appreciate the
need to promptly report all suspicious characters to
security agencies, it is important to always cross
check the facts before going to press, to avoid
sending the wrong signals to the public.
“The issue of safety and security of the airport has
remained our priority and the various security
agencies are collaborating with us for a secure and
safe environment.
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria therefore
wishes to reassure passengers and other airport
users of adequate security architecture at MMA as
well as its avowed commitment to making safety and
security top priority at all times.”
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