By Cosmas Okereafor
The Airport Police Command has successfully arraigned a 47-year-old suspect identified as Mark Agbor, over impersonation and unauthorized access to restricted areas at the airport.This, the police say is in reaffirmation of its commitment to safeguarding critical national infrastructure and ensuring that acts capable of compromising aviation and national security are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.In a press release made available to Upright Communications by the command Public Relation Officer, ASP Mohammed Adeola, the police said it will not rest on its oars to go after elements whose activiries are inimical to safety and security at the gatewayThe suspect, a staff member of the security companies operating at the airport accordingly was handed over to the International Division of the Airport Police Command by the Provost Investigation Unit of the Nigerian Air Force, Ikeja, for further investigation and necessary action.
Findings revealed that on 7 October 2026, the suspect allegedly posted a video on social media platforms in which he presented himself as the owner of two military combat helicopters and claimed that one of the aircraft was available for sale, apparently seeking interested buyers online. Following the conclusion of investigations, the suspect was arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and the case has been adjourned to 18 November 2026.The Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, CP Ogunbode Olufunke, MNIPS, Ph.D., emphasised that conduct of this nature has serious security implications and could undermine the operations of security agencies. She stressed that the matter would be pursued in accordance with the law and commended the effective collaboration and coordination between the Airport Police Command and the Nigerian Air Force, noting that the successful outcome was made possible through joint efforts and inter-agency cooperation.CP Olufunke further urged companies and stakeholders operating within the airport environment to strengthen employee screening, vetting and background checks to minimise the risk of security breaches and other acts capable of endangering airport operations. The Airport Police Command reiterates its firm resolve to uphold professionalism, inter-agency collaboration and the protection of lives and critical national infrastructure, while urging members of the public to remain vigilant and support efforts to maintain a safe and secure airport environment.
