Police
The Airport Police Command has intercepted a 14-year-old boy in connection with a stowaway attempt at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Adeola, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
He said the teenager was discovered on the airport tarmac while attempting to gain unlawful access beneath an aircraft.
Adeola described the act as a serious breach of aviation security protocols in a highly sensitive operational environment.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the juvenile gained entry into a restricted area of the airport without authorisation.
He said the act was contrary to Sections 2 and 3 of the by-laws of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
He said the boy’s actions were consistent with a stowaway attempt, a dangerous act that could endanger both the individual and flight operations.
“Upon interception, the minor was taken into protective custody in line with due process and established child protection procedures,” Adeola said.
He said the boy’s parents were promptly notified and all necessary protocols were observed, including conducting the interview in their presence.
The image maker said the command ensured the minor received appropriate care, support and welfare considerations throughout the process.
He said the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, Mrs. Olufunke Ogunbode, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting aviation infrastructure.
“Ogunbode described the airport as a critical national asset that requires strict compliance with security rules.
Adeola stated that the case would be handled in accordance with applicable juvenile justice procedures, adding that the minor would be charged before the appropriate juvenile court.
He reaffirmed the command’s resolve to maintain safety, security and order within the aviation sector, while upholding the rights and welfare of all individuals, especially minors.
