LAGOS AIRPORT ELECTROCUTION

25/06/24

ELIZA DD

PRESS RELEASE

A man has been electrocuted inside the powerhouse of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN for allegedly attempting to steal Electrical Cables and other Equipment

Managing Director of FAAN Olubumi kuku who confirmed the incident expressed worry how the unidentified man found his way into the power generating building

Kuku stated that the agency is leaving no stone unturned towards ensuring that all loopholes that will allow unauthorised persons into the Airports are blocked

Meanwhile FAAN has Deployed 120 Arms bearing Avsec Personnel to enhance security at international Airports to improve Security.

Managing director of FAAN Olubumi kuku while commissioning the officers at the International wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport lagos stated that it is a remarkable moment for the agency as it takes constructive steps to get Nigeria Aviation security team kitted in line with global standards

Kuku however allayed fears of the security team deploying their arms for use as excessive force in the course of their duty and she cautioned passengers and airport users to conduct themselves and go about their businesses in orderliness around the airport.

She noted that the arms they carry shows that they are now an elite squad that will complement the aviation security staff that the agency already has, as what is critical is to ensure they can deter people and do not have to use force , adding that in the event they do, they will coordinate with all of the other security agencies.

The Personnel are to be deployed to the international Airports, lagos, kano, Port. Harcourt, Abuja and Enugu .