The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN under
the supervision of Engr. Saleh Dunoma, its managing director has issued a press
statement to clear the air on the bomb scare report which has been rocking the
country most especially Lagosians. Below is the full text of the release signed
by its general manager, corporate communications, Yakubu Datti.
The attention of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has been drawn
to a story in some newspapers today alleging that there was a bomb scare at the
Int’l terminal of MMA on Monday 18th August, 2014.
The suspect, a man in his late twenties 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, a distance of about one kilometre to the
international terminal.
At the time of his arrest, the suspect was said to have been 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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