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FAAN Task Force raids criminals’ hideout, arrests five, dismantles shanties at Lagos airport

The Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF) of the Murtala  Muhammed  International Airport, Lagos has carried out a raid of the Joint Users Hydrant Installation (JUHI) canal and the international access road bridge with the exercise leading to the arrest of five suspects.

Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement on Saturday lamented the gradual transformation of the JUHI canal which she said was fast turning into a potential hideout for criminals with the erection of shanties by miscreants near NAHCO Bridge.

Obiageli Orah

The raid, she further stated brought about the dismantling of these shanties by the JMTF and subsequent arrest of five miscreants.

“These individuals have been handed over to the Aviation Security Crime Investigation and Intelligence Unit (CIIU) for further interrogation and necessary action.

“FAAN is using this medium to warn the general public that any encroachment into the airport environment shall not be tolerated, and anyone who has no business at the airport  should please stay  away.”

Arrested suspects

She warned that FAAN would deal with anyone caught carrying out any act of vandalism or touting at the airports.

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