In order to ensure the security of passengers and airport facilities, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) conducted a raid over the weekend at the Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI) Canal and the International Access Road Bridge at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
In a press statement made available to LEADERSHIP by the director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, the task force arrested five suspected criminals at the hideout.
She, however, lamented that criminals are gradually turning the JUHI canal into a criminal hideout, saying shanties were also erected by the criminals.
“It is lamentable to note the gradual transformation of the JUHI canal into a potential hideout for criminals. Shanties have been erected by miscreants in close proximity to NAHCO Bridge. The raid has brought about the dismantling of these shanties by the JMTF and subsequent arrest of five miscreants.
These individuals have been handed over to the Aviation Security Crime Investigation and Intelligence Unit (CIIU) for further interrogation and necessary action.”
THE FAAN spokesman warned that anyone caught carrying out acts of vandalism or touting around the airport would be arrested.
“FAAN is using this medium to warn the general public that any encroachment into the airport environment shall not be tolerated, and anyone who has no business at the airport should please stay away.
The Authority shall deal with anyone caught carrying out any act of vandalism or touting at the airports.”