Aviation

FAAN arrests lone intruder at MMA tarmac

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7 years ago

December 27, 2019

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday intercepted a man who breached protocols by invading one of the tarmacs while an airplane was preparing for take off.

The man who is yet to be identified was

sighted around the air field by FAAN Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel manning the Charlie One (C1) link/holding area.

The AVSEC personnel on static guard duties at the area rushed to stop his further movement towards a taxiing Air Peace aircraft numbered APK 7252 and with registration number(CS-TQU) and a struggle ensued.

All efforts to stop the intruder by the unarmed AVSEC personnel failed as the intruder continued to resist arrest.

It was gathered that while the struggle was ongoing, the AVSEC personnel called for reinforcement and alerted the pilot of CS-TQU of the intrusion, and to delay the aircraft to allow for a successful apprehension of the intruder.

The intruder was eventually apprehended by the AVSEC personnel with the support of the reinforcement and has been taken into custody for investigations.

The aircraft was also advised to return to base for necessary safety/ security inspections in line with standard procedure. Subsequently, The aircraft departed lagos at 10:16, with 171 passengers, and 6 crew

The MD of FAAN, Rabiu Yadudu, in company with the Directors of Aviation Security services, and Airport operations, ,the Regional General Manager (SW) and the Airport Chief of Security (MMA) inspected the site of the incident and discussed with the Captain of the aircraft, who commended the action of the Aviation Security team.

According to him, it was timely and professional in protecting the flight as he was not even aware of any intrusion until they alerted him.