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Criminals planning to attack airports – Aviation Ministry

The Federal Government has uncovered a plot to attack various airports across the country.

This was disclosed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), who said it received an alert from the Ministry of Aviation over the planned attacks.

The FAAN Deputy General Manager of Administration and Logistics, S.M. Mamman, said in a memo that the attacks were planned to be carried out in Kaduna, Maiduguri, Sokoto, Kano, Abuja, and Lagos airports.

“I am directed to convey an alert from the Ministry of Aviation regarding security threats by criminal elements against Airports in Nigeria and to request for the immediate enumeration of necessary countermeasures for the protection of Airports/facilities under your purview.

“Specifically, the Airports top on the list for which criminals are considering carrying out attacks include those in Kaduna, Maiduguri, Sokoto, Kano, Abuja, and Lagos amongst others. However, all airports are hereby alerted and requested to operate at a heightened threat level.

“The airport chiefs have been directed to submit a list of existing and additional countermeasures to address the threats, along with their cost implications where applicable.

“Also, they are expected to urgently convene an emergency meeting of airport security committees “to review the status of airport security, jointly recommend appropriate measures and share responsibility for effective implementation,” the memo read.

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