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–The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has assured travellers and airport
users that new measures are already being put in place to enhance security at
the nation’s airports.
The Managing Director of the Authority, Captain Hamisu Yadudu made the
disclosure at a press conference held at the Mallam Aminu Kano International
Airport, Kano on Saturday, while addressing the media on yesterday’s unfortunate
incursion incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
The MD noted that the violator, who is suspected to be a Nigerien has
been identified as Mr. Usman Adamu and has been handed over to the Nigerian
Police Force for further interrogation.
Stating that the Authority takes full responsibility for the breach, Capt
Yadudu noted that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Transport and
Honourable Minister of State, Aviation has already assisted in the award of
contracts for perimeter fences at the airports, including detection devices and
CCTV cameras with infrared capacity for night operations.
He added that plans are also underway to erect observation towers this year, so
as to enable proper monitor and coverage of the airport.
Capt Yadudu noted that already, FAAN has a security patrol/escort team in place
for arriving and departing aircraft but another joint patrol team involving
FAAN AVSEC, the Police and the Military has also been constituted to assist in
protecting the sanctity of our airside and ensuring the security of live
operations and the travelling public using our facilities.
As a dynamic industry, Capt Yadudu admitted that globally, new threats are
springing up daily and the criminal elements are fashioning out ways to circumvent
security architectures. He however added that it was up to FAAN to continuously
improve on security and put adequate measures in place to mitigate the threats.
He noted that FAAN will continue to work with relevant stakeholders and the
regulatory agencies towards ensuring safe operations at our airports.
