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By Chinelo Obogo
Four bandits said to have pursued farmers from their farmland into the runway of Akure airport were on Sunday arrested by security officials.
Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the arrest followed a distress alert that suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyewo community. In response, security personnel comprising FAAN’s Aviation Security (AVSEC), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and other local security outfits immediately launched a joint search operation.
Agbebire said during the operation, some individuals were seen attempting to flee the area but four suspects were eventually apprehended by the joint security team and have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Area Command for further interrogation.
“The incident further highlights the importance of strengthening airport perimeter protection. Consequently, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, with the support of President Bola Tinubu has accelerated the provision of modern perimeter fencing and enhanced security infrastructure at airports across the country. Work has already commenced in phases to ensure that airports under FAAN are better secured against unlawful access and other security threats.
“FAAN commends the swift collaboration among aviation security personnel, the military, the police, and local security groups, including Amotekun and community vigilantes, whose joint efforts led to the arrest and reassures the travelling public and airport host communities of its unwavering commitment to maintaining the safety and security of all airport facilities nationwide,” he said.
