FAAN releases statement on MMIA incident, says man caught was attempting to stow away
Earlier today, a man was caught as he approached a plane that was taxiing at MMIA this morning, causing panic.
In a statement released by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria,
FAAN, they said the man wasn't a suspected terrorist but someone trying
to stowaway. Read their press statement below...
Vigilant Aviation Security staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, today, December 2, 2015,
apprehended a man, Mr. Alabibu Olushola, who was attempting to stow
away in a taxing aircraft on the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed
International Airport, Ikeja.
The culprit was arrested as soon as he scaled the perimeter
fence near the moving aircraft and after interrogation by the Avsec
staff, he was immediately handed over to the police for further
interrogation.
The Authority wishes to remind members of the public that
access to restricted areas of the airport, including the tarmac and
perimeter roads, is prohibited for unauthorized people, including
airport staff, who have no business being there. This is more so in view
of the present security situation in the country.
The Authority will henceforth not hesitate to arrest and
prosecute any person, including unauthorized airport staff, who is found
loitering around restricted areas of all our airports.
Yakubu Dati
General Manager, Corporate Affairs
General Manager, Corporate Affairs
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