{"id":4636,"date":"2025-03-07T12:38:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T12:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=4636"},"modified":"2025-03-07T12:38:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T12:38:09","slug":"nigerian-customs-faan-personnel-clash-as-overzealousness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/03\/07\/nigerian-customs-faan-personnel-clash-as-overzealousness\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Customs, FAAN Personnel Clash As Overzealousness."},"content":{"rendered":"
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A tense armed standoff unfolded on Thursday at the NAHCO Shed of the Hajj\/Cargo Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, following a dispute between the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)<\/h3>\n

The confrontation, which lasted for hours, was triggered when FAAN\u2019s Director of Aviation Security Services, Afegbai Albert Igbafe<\/strong>, was overseeing the installation of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) machines at the Ajantako Terminal around 2:30 PM.<\/h3>\n
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Customs officials, claiming they had not been informed about the equipment installation, reportedly locked the FAAN security director inside a shed.<\/p>\n

In response, Igbafe called for reinforcements, prompting an armed FAAN security unit to arrive. The situation escalated further when Customs officers summoned reinforcements from their Ikeja barracks, creating a volatile standoff<\/p>\n

According to sources, Customs officials asserted control over the airport, a claim FAAN officials dismissed as \u201cbaseless\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nigerian Customs Service is merely a security agency; the airport and its operations are managed and controlled by FAAN<\/em>,\u201d a FAAN official told SaharaReporters.<\/p>\n

The confrontation highlights a longstanding jurisdictional dispute between the two agencies, with FAAN repeatedly accusing Customs of disregarding aviation protocols.<\/p>\n

One source emphasized that Customs\u2019 frequent non-compliance not only disrupts airport operations but also compromises safety standards.<\/p>\n

Adding to the tensions, Customs officials allegedly assaulted FAAN personnel who attempted to record the incident on their mobile devices. Witnesses described the attack as unprovoked and reflective of Customs\u2019 disregard for aviation regulations.<\/p>\n

Conflicts Between FAAN and Customs<\/h2>\n

This is not the first time such disputes have arisen between the two agencies:<\/p>\n

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  • January 25, 2022 \u2013 FAAN and Customs clashed publicly on Twitter after FAAN accused Customs officers of forcefully accessing a restricted area at the airport.<\/li>\n
  • 2020 \u2013 Customs officials were accused of bypassing security checks to facilitate illegal cash smuggling through the tarmac. SaharaReporters previously exposed how Customs officers moved large sums of money through the airport without proper clearance.<\/li>\n
  • 2015 \u2013 Customs officers allegedly attempted to access the airport tarmac without proper accreditation and assaulted a FAAN security officer. The incident occurred while International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) officials were inspecting the airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    NAHCO Sides with Customs Over \u2018Inadequate Notification\u2019<\/h2>\n

    The\u00a0Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO)<\/strong>, which owns the NAHCO Shed, claimed that they were not informed about the installation of the ETD machines. NAHCO\u2019s stance aligned with Customs\u2019 claim, further justifying their actions.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cToday\u2019s confrontation underscores the deteriorating relationship between the two agencies and raises urgent concerns about Customs\u2019 respect for aviation protocols<\/em>,\u201d a source stated.<\/p>\n

    \u201cThese ongoing jurisdictional conflicts pose significant risks to public safety.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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