Boko Haram: FG tightens up security in Airports

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Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The Federal Government has beefed up security in and around all Airports in the country for fear of possible attack by the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

However, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN) has confirmed that there was no security threats at Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport during this Yuletide.

Army spokesman, Brigadier General Mobolaji Koleoso noted that all security agencies have been put on 24-hour surveillance across all functional airports in the country.

According to him, many arms and ammunition were recovered and suspects arrested through mounting of roadblocks and stop and search operations by the army.

According to him, many arms and ammunitions were recovered and suspects arrested through the mounting of roadblocks and stop and search operations by the army.

The army boss added that Nigerians should support what the security agencies are doing even though it is causing gridlock on the highways, but it is for the interest of Nigerians.

Asked when the roadblocks will be removed, General Koleoso simply answered, “When the president directs”.

However, military insiders disclosed that officers and men of the Armed Forces were not granted pass to travel during the Christmas and the New Year celebrations.

The source said the signal released by Defence Headquarters ordered all officers and soldiers to remain on their duty posts during the festive period.