Police probe runway blockage, hold three Air Peace buses

The Nigeria Police Force has taken custody of three Air Peace buses after they were allegedly driven onto the runway at Lagos airport during an industrial action staged by aviation unions. The police spokesperson, ASP Muhammed Adeola, confirmed that the buses were in their custody and that investigations were underway to identify the drivers responsible for obstructing aircraft movement.

The incident disrupted travel plans and left passengers scrambling for alternative means of transportation, with the action primarily targeted at Air Peace over alleged unpaid debts to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority. Aviation security expert, Group Capt John Ojikutu, warned that the incident exposed serious gaps in airport security, blaming both the Nigeria Airline Development Agency (NADA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for allowing unauthorized access to the airside.

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