FAAN arrests 14 suspected vandals at Lagos Airport

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 FAAN arrests 14 suspected vandals at Lagos Airport 


…' Unlawfully gained access by  impersonating authorized construction personnel'




The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has recorded a major security breakthrough with the arrest of 14 suspected vandals at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

FAAN's Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, who disclosed this said the  suspects were apprehended  about 1900 hours on April 20, 2026.

Their arrest, Agbebire said followed  a swift and 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.

Preliminary findings, he said  indicated  that the suspects unlawfully gained access to the Terminal One construction site by impersonating authorized construction personnel—an attempt that was effectively foiled through the vigilance, surveillance, and rapid intervention of FAAN security operatives and their partners.

Agbebire said the  individuals were intercepted with vandalized materials, including copper wires and iron components, which had been illicitly removed from the construction site. 

He said : "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.

"FAAN remains resolute in its mandate to protect all airport assets and ensure the safety and integrity of ongoing development projects nationwide. The Authority continues to enhance surveillance, access control systems, and inter-agency collaboration to deter and respond decisively to security threats.

"Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or activities within and around airport vicinities to security agencies."

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