Nigerian aviation security now to bear arms – FG

SECURITY personnel at the nation’s airports are soon to bear arms following the approval given by President Muhammadu Buhari for the setting up of a system similar to the America Transport Safety Administration (TSA).

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by Buhari on Wednesday.

He said when operational, the outfit would be equipped with dogs, guard batons, handcuffs, light weapons, among others.

Sirika also revealed that the Ministry of Interior was helping out on the modalities of shaping the outfit, which he said would be unveiled during the next stakeholders meeting.

He said: “We are very serious about aviation security. Just last week, the President approved that aviation security should bear arms. So, we are trying to make them take the form and shape of TSA of the US with K-9 dogs, handcuffs, the guards, the batons, light weapons, etc.

“The Minister of Interior is helping us in that regard with the directive of Mr President. They are partnering with us and other stakeholders to keep our airports secure. All these will be unveiled at the next stakeholders meeting.”