FAAN investigates unidentified body found on runway

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an investigation into the discovery of a dead body of an unidentified man on the runway of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.

The authority said the body was discovered during a routine inspection by its staff on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

A statement signed by the Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, Mrs Faithful Hope-Ivbaze said, “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public of an incident in which an unidentified human remains were found on Runway 18R/36L on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

“A motorized cleaner, that was cleared to carry out a derruberization and sweeping of the runway discovered the remains at about 0106hours, and escalated the situation to relevant departments. 

“As a result, between 0110 and 0343 hours, the runway was temporarily closed to allow for the immediate evacuation of the remains. Flight operations resumed at 0343 hours.

“Investigations are ongoing, and a report will be issued accordingly.”