By Sade Williams
The Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, has arrested of five suspects during a raid of the Joint Users Hydriant Installation (JUHI) Canal and the International Access Road Bridge on Friday.
A statement by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection of FAAN which lamentable the gradual transformation of the JUHI canal into a potential hideout for criminals, disclosed that shanties have been erected by miscreants in close proximity to NAHCO Bridge.
It added however, that the raid has brought about the dismantling of these shanties by the JMTF.
“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.
“The Authority shall deal with anyone caught carrying out any act of vandalism or touting at the airports.” it stated.
