Four suspected bandits have been arrested within the vicinity of Akure Airport following a coordinated security operation around the airport premises.
The development was disclosed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a statement signed by Henry Agbeberi, and issued on March 15, 2026.
According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended earlier on the same day after security operatives responded to a distress alert around the airport environment.
FAAN said the suspects were arrested during a joint security operation after suspicious individuals were spotted behind the airport perimeter.
The authority also noted that efforts are ongoing to strengthen security around airports nationwide to prevent unlawful access and enhance safety.
According to FAAN, the operation began after a distress alert was raised when suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter fence towards the Eleyele community.
During the coordinated search, some suspects attempted to flee the area, but four individuals were eventually apprehended by the joint team.
The suspects have since been handed over to the police area command for further interrogation.
Security vigilance around airports has become increasingly important as authorities intensify surveillance to prevent criminal activities and threats to aviation infrastructure.
In October 2025, Nairametrics equally reported that NDLEA apprehended Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, a 29-year-old Thailand returnee, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, for smuggling heroin valued at over N3.1 billion.