Get Guardian on GoogleThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has arrested suspected vandals at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Henry Agbebire, said 14 suspects were apprehended at about 7:00 a.m. on April 20, 2026.
He said the arrests followed a swift, intelligence-driven response by FAAN’s security architecture, working in close coordination with the Joint Military Task Force (JMTF) and other security agencies deployed at the airport.
According to the statement, preliminary findings indicated that the suspects unlawfully gained access to the Terminal One construction site by impersonating authorised construction personnel, an attempt that was foiled through the vigilance, surveillance, and rapid intervention of FAAN security operatives and their partners.
The statement added: “The individuals were intercepted with vandalised materials, including copper wires and iron components, which had been illicitly removed from the construction site. They were promptly apprehended and secured, with all suspects and recovered exhibits subsequently handed over to the appropriate investigative authorities for further action.
“This successful operation underscores FAAN’s robust and proactive security framework, as well as the high level of coordination among security stakeholders within the airport environment. It also reflects the Authority’s zero-tolerance stance on any form of criminal activity targeting critical aviation infrastructure.”
Agbebire said FAAN remains resolute in its mandate to protect all airport assets and ensure the safety and integrity of ongoing development projects nationwide.
He also appealed to members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or activities within and around airport vicinities to security agencies.
