There is palpable fear among residents of Oba-Ile community in Akure North, Ondo State, as security operatives at the weekend arrested four suspected bandits at the Akure Airport, the state capital.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) made this known in a statement late Sunday.
FAAN said the bandits were arrested following a “coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies.”
The agency narrated that the suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyewo community.
“In response, security personnel comprising FAAN’s Aviation Security (AVSEC), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and other local security outfits immediately launched a joint search operation.
“During the operation, some individuals were seen attempting to flee the area. Four suspects were eventually apprehended by the joint security team and have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Area Command for further interrogation.
“FAAN commends the swift collaboration among aviation security personnel, the military, the police, and local security groups, including Amotekun and community vigilantes, whose joint efforts led to the arrest,” it stated.
