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FG takes Serious Measures over Planned Attack on Nigerian airports

Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:07 AM by Kess Ewubare

- The Nigerian government has addressed security concerns at some airports in the country

- Officials disclosed why new security measures were enforced by FAAN

- Airports in the country are now operating at a higher threat level

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The Nigerian government has put measures in place to avert reported plans by criminals to attack some airports in the country.

According to The Punch, the level of security at Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and other selected airports have already been reinforced over the security threat.

FG Takes Serious Measures over Planned Attack on Nigerian airports — FG has not disclosed where it got the intelligence report about the planned attack on some airports. Photo: @FAAN_Official
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Officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) told the publication on Wednesday, April 14, that the reinforcement was part of measures deployed to tackle any form of attack by criminals.

According to the general manager, corporate affairs, FAAN, Henrietta Yakubu stated the new measures were necessary.

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Yakubu said:

“Yes all are being factored in.''

The measures were put in place after a memo mandated the airport security chiefs to deploy countermeasures for the protection of airports.

The Guardian reported that the memo dated April 9, 2021, and signed by FAAN’s deputy general manager, administration, and logistics, Mamman read:

“I am directed to convey a warning from the Ministry of Aviation regarding security threats by criminal elements against airports in Nigeria and to request the immediate enumeration of appropriate counter measures for the safety of airports/facilities under your purview.''

In another report by Daily Trust indicates that the premises of Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) is being surrounded by suspected bandits.

According to the report, the suspects are laying siege around the training facility for the Nigerian Armed Forces in Jaji, Igabi local government area of the state.