The Nigerian Police on Wednesday announced a ban on gatherings, receptions and carnivals at the nation’s airports, saying the facilities were exclusive security zones.
The announcement is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba.
The statement said the ban was part of efforts to avert any security breach and to protect critical infrastructure, travellers, aircrew, airport staff and personnel at the airports.
It said the ban had been placed on political, socio-cultural or religious gathering within and around airport premises, including tarmacs, lounges and other sensitive security points.
“Rising from a strategic security meeting at the Force Headquarters, the police authorities directed the Airport Commissioners of Police in states hosting the airports to ensure strict adherence to the directive.
