The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN has confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits on Sunday within the vicinity of Akure airport, Ondo State.
FAAN in release by its Director Public Affairs, and Consumer Protection Henry Agbebire said the arrest was made possible following a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies.
He said “The arrest followed a distress alert that suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyewo community and in response, security personnel comprising FAAN’s Aviation Security (AVSEC), the Nigerian Airforce (NAF), the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)and other local security outfits immediately launched a joint search operation”.
“During the operation, some individuals were seen attempting to flee the area. Four suspects were eventually apprehended by the joint security team and have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Area Command for further interrogation
FAAN commends the swift collaboration among aviation security personnel, the military, the police, and local security groups, including Amotekun and community vigilantes, whose joint efforts led to the arrest
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