FAAN DENIES HIJACK REPORT AT AKURE AIRPORT, CONFIRMS ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has dismissed reports suggesting an attempted aircraft hijack at Akure Airport, describing the claim as false and misleading.
In posts shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the authority clarified that its earlier statement about a security operation around the airport did not indicate any hijacking attempt.
“There was no part of the press release that mentioned or suggested a ‘hijack.’ Please refer to the official statement for accurate information,” FAAN stated.
The agency also debunked a viral image circulating online and attached to an online publication, saying the picture did not depict any event at Akure Airport.
“This image is entirely false and does not represent any incident at Akure Airport. No gory scene occurred as depicted. Kindly refer to the attached press release for clarity,” the authority added.
Earlier, FAAN had confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits within the vicinity of the airport following a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies.
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In a statement on Sunday, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the arrests followed a distress alert that suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyewo community.
According to him, some of the suspects attempted to flee, but four were eventually apprehended and handed over to the police Area Command for further interrogation.
FAAN commended the collaboration among security agencies and local groups, including Amotekun Corps and community vigilantes, noting that their joint efforts led to the arrests.
The authority also stated that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, with support from the Presidency, had accelerated the provision of modern perimeter fencing and enhanced security infrastructure at airports nationwide.
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