Police warn non-travellers to keep off Lagos airport

In preparation for the opening of airports in the country, the Airport Police Command, Ikeja, has warned non-travellers to stay away from the airport.

Spokesperson for the command, Joseph Alabi, gave the warning in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos.

“Anyone who is not travelling should not come to the airport as it will not be business as usual.

“The command has put machinery in place to deal with anyone caught and who cannot explain his mission within the airport environment,” he said.

Alabi also said that touts within the airport are prohibited and plainclothes personnel would arrest anyone caught touting within the airport vicinity.

He advised all intending travellers to endeavour to be within the airport on time, to undergo all travel processes that need to be done before the departure of their flights.

The police spokesman said travellers should also adhere strictly to all rules in relation to distance spacing, use of face masks and hand sanitizers provided at the arrival and departure halls.

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“Police officers at all the airports in the country have been and will continue to be friendly with all citizens and all travellers using any of the airports.

“Hence, all are hereby advised to follow strictly all the guidelines stipulated by the NCDC and the airport authorities,” he said.

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika had on July 1 announced that domestic flights would resume on July 8.

He said operations would resume at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikwe in Abuja with others to follow.