Lagos, July 21, 2023 – The Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) on Friday said security personnel on duty at the Nigeria Airforce HQ NADC gate halted three cable thieves.
Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, in a press statement said the suspects were operating along the airport road by NADC perimeter fence when the criminals were sighted digging the FAAN underground amoured cable with the aid of a digger, shovel and cutlass.
Yakubu-Funtua noted that on sighting the guards, the criminals took to their heels.
“A guard however opened fire on them, aiming at the shoulder of Usman Musa.
“Usman Musa , 28years old, a native of Adamawa State, residing at Ijora sustained gunshot wounds.
“He was subsequently arrested and taken to 661NAFH Ikeja.
“He is presently receiving treatment at General Hospital Oyingbo while his other two accomplices escaped.”
Usman Musa will be properly interrogated after he has stabilised.
The Authority believes that this incident could be a relevant clue to unravelling the theft of the Runway Lighting at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. (108scoop.com)
