FAAN confirms arrest of 4 near Akure airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the arlrest of four unauthorised persons near the Akure airport in Ondo State.

FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.

He said the arrest followed a distress alert after suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter, near the Eleyewo community.

He added that FAAN’s Aviation Security, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and other local security outfits launched a joint search operation.

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According to him, some individuals attempted to flee the area during the operation by the joint security team.

“Four suspects were eventually apprehended and handed over to the Police area command for further interrogation,” Agbebire said.

He commended the collaboration among aviation security personnel, the military, police and local security groups.

“The swift response of security agencies, including Amotekun and community vigilantes, led to the successful arrest,” he added.

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