Four suspected bandits have been arrested during an attempted attack within the vicinity of Akure Airport in Ondo State.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the suspects were apprehended following a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies.
According to FAAN, the arrest followed a distress alert that suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyewo community.
Security personnel, including FAAN’s Aviation Security (AVSEC), the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and other local security outfits, immediately launched a joint search operation in the area.
During the operation, some individuals reportedly attempted to flee.
Four suspects were eventually apprehended by the joint security team and handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Area Command for further interrogation.
FAAN commended the swift collaboration among aviation security personnel, the military, the police, and local security groups, including Amotekun and community vigilantes, which led to the arrest.
The authority added that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and with the support of the Presidency under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has accelerated the provision of modern perimeter fencing and enhanced security infrastructure at airports nationwide.
FAAN said work has already commenced in phases to improve security and prevent unlawful access to airports.
The agency also reassured travellers and host communities of its commitment to maintaining safety and security at airport facilities across the country.
