The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN has reaffirmed that the threat of a bomb on an early morning Air Peace flight from Abuja to Lagos has been confirmed to be false.
The passenger that raised the alarm is said to have a history of mental illness and is currently with the security agencies and medical experts for assessment.
In a statement, the spokesperson for the FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu said following the false information, officers of FAAN’s aviation security swiftly evacuated passengers, crew and cargo on board the flight and a bomb squad immediately conducted a thorough check on the aircraft and baggage, which confirmed the information to be false.
Aftermath of the due diligence test carried out on the aircraft, according to her, a fresh boarding was announced and passengers boarded the flight for take-off to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
She re-assured passengers and all airport users that the airports were safe and secure and should carry on their lawful activities without any fear.
