Again, FAAN arrests 16 suspected intruders at Lagos airport

In its concerted efforts to curb criminal activities at the nation’s airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has, for the third time, arrested 16 intruders for engaging in touting, hawking and other unauthorized activities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. 

In a statement signed by Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, the agency said the suspects were arrested by a team of Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF) in collaboration with the Aviation Security Crime Investigation and Intelligence Unit (AVSEC CII).

The agency vowed that it will not relent on its bid to sanitize the airports and environs of criminal elements.

“In light of the need to sanitize the airport and the airport environment, the Joint team of the Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF) and on Tuesday, 15th August, 2023, conducted a raid at the Murtala Muhammed Airport landside, car parks and access roads. 

“In the course of the raid, Sixteen (16) suspects were apprehended for touting, hawking, carrying out unauthorized foreign exchange operations and Scavenging. 

“All the suspects have been transferred to the Nigerian Police Command through  the AVSEC CII for further action,” the agency said.