The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has
received an alert from the ministry of aviation over planned attacks on
airports across the country.
This was contained in a memo signed by S.M. Mamman, FAAN
deputy general manager of administration and logistics, and addressed to
airport chiefs of security.
According to the document seen and dated April
9, 2021, airports on the list include those in Kaduna, Maiduguri, Sokoto, Kano,
Abuja, and Lagos.
“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,”
the memo reads.
“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”.
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