Maiduguri Airport Attack: FAAN dispels explosion rumour

…says the airport was not targeted

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has dispelled as false a viral online report making the rounds that the Maiduguri airport was bombed by the Boko Haram insurgents.

A statement signed by the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said there was no explosion neither was there an intrusion at the Maiduguri airport.

“With respect to an online report making the rounds that the Maiduguri airport was rocked by a bomb explosion purportedly masterminded by Boko Haram insurgents, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hereby notify passengers and the general public that there was neither explosion nor intrusion at the Maiduguri airport.

“The airport was not targeted, and is not under any attack whatsoever.”