Again, another set of suspected cable thieves arrested at Lagos airport
Three suspected electric cable thieves have been arrested at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reported.
In a statement signed by Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, the Authority said the thieves were arrested by a combined patrol team of officers from Aviation Security’s Crime Investigation and Intelligence(CII) Unit, and the Joint Military Task Force(JMTF).
“Two of the suspects were caught at about 0352hours while digging and cutting electric cables connecting the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Powerhouse(International Wing,MMA) to the Domestic Terminal(MMA), while the third suspect, who serves as a link between the two other suspects and buyers at Arena Market, Oshodi was apprehended at exactly 0556hours, at Hajj & Cargo Terminal following confessions made by the two other suspects.
“Ongoing investigation revealed that one of the suspects was convicted and sentenced to 28days imprisonment for a similar offence, sometime in April, 2022.
“The suspects are presently being interrogated by officials of FAAN AVSEC after which they will be handed over to the Police for prosecution,” the agency said.
Recall that barely a week ago, one Usman Musa, a suspected cable thief was arrested at the same airport.
