The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has debunked reports suggesting an attempted aircraft hijack at Akure Airport, describing the claim as false and misleading. “There was no part of the press release that mentioned or suggested a ‘hijack.’ Please refer to the official statement for accurate information,” FAAN stated. “This image is entirely false and does not represent any incident at Akure Airport. Kindly refer to the attached press release for clarity,” the agency added. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that FAAN confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits within the vicinity of the airport in Akure following a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies.

Source: Punch March 16, 2026 15:07 UTC