Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) revealed the identity of the man who climbed on the wings of the Azman airplane that was waiting for clearance from Air Traffic Controllers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos as Mr Usman Adamu and it was reported that he lives in Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos.
The managing director of FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu stated that the man has been detained in the Airport Police Custody.
Here is a report from FAAN about the incident.
“The suspect identified as Usman Adamu, a Nigerien in origin and who claimed to reside in Iyana Ipaja, on the 19th of July was reported to have appeared at the domestic end of the taxiway and attempted to gain access to the aircraft while it was taxying to the holding point.
“He was apprehended, detained and is currently with the Airport police command as our investigation progresses.
“The authority considers this incident a serious security breach and an air sight incursion, this is unfortunate and embarrassing.”
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