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FAAN dismisses aircraft hijack rumour at Akure Airport

James Moses
Last updated: March 16, 2026 3:50 pm
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has debunked reports suggesting an attempted aircraft hijack at Akure Airport, describing the claim as false and misleading.

In a separate post on X, the authority clarifies that its earlier statement regarding a security operation around the airport did not in any way suggest a hijacking incident.

The authority also dismissed a viral image circulating online, which was attached to an online publication, stating that it did not depict any event at the airport.

Recall in a statement, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said four suspicious individuals were arrested following a distress alert that they were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyewo community.

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