A 14-year-old boy was intercepted by the Airport Police Command at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday in what is being treated as a suspected stowaway attempt.
In a statement released by ASP Mohammed Adeola, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Airport Police Command, it was confirmed that the minor was discovered on the airport tarmac. He was reportedly trying to gain unauthorized access underneath an aircraft.
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According to Adeola, preliminary investigations revealed that the boy had entered a restricted area without authorization. This action violates Sections 2 and 3 of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) regulations and is consistent with an attempt to stow away.
“Upon interception, the minor was taken into protective custody in line with due process and established child protection procedures,” Adeola stated. “His parents were promptly notified, and all protocols were observed, including conducting the interview in their presence.”
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He added that the command ensured the teenager received appropriate care and support throughout the process.
The Commissioner of Police for the Airport Command, CP Olufunke Ogunbode, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding aviation infrastructure, describing the airport as a critical national asset that demands strict adherence to security protocols.
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Ogunbode emphasized that due process would be followed and urged parents to closely monitor their children, particularly around high-risk, restricted environments like airports.
The case will now proceed through the juvenile justice system, and the minor is expected to be charged before the appropriate juvenile court. The Commissioner reiterated the command’s dedication to maintaining safety and security while upholding the rights and welfare of all individuals, especially minors.
