Airport command takes 47-year-old to court over impersonation and restricted-area breach

The Airport Police Command has taken a 47-year-old man, Mark Agbor, to court on allegations of impersonation and entry into restricted areas without authorisation. In a statement, ASP Mohammed Adeola, spokesperson for the Lagos airport police command, said Agbor is a staff member of Pathfinders International Limited. He was transferred to the International Division of the Airport Police Command by the Provost Investigation Unit of the Nigerian Air Force, Ikeja, for further investigation and appropriate action. Adeola said investigators found that on October 7 the suspect allegedly published a video on social media in which he portrayed himself as the proprietor of two military combat helicopters and said one of the aircraft was offered for sale, seemingly looking for prospective buyers online. “Following the conclusion of investigations, the suspect was arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and the case has been adjourned to 18 November 2026.” The Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, CP Ogunbode Olufunke, said behaviour of that kind carries significant security risks and may weaken the work of security agencies. She said the matter would be handled in line with the law and praised the cooperation and coordination between the Airport Police Command and the Nigerian Air Force, adding that the result was achieved through joint action and inter-agency partnership. CP Olufunke also called on businesses and stakeholders operating in the airport environment to improve employee screening, vetting and background checks so as to reduce the chances of security breaches and other conduct that could threaten airport operations. The Airport Police Command restated its commitment to professionalism, inter-agency collaboration and the safeguarding of lives and critical national infrastructure. It also urged the public to stay alert and back efforts to keep the airport environment safe and secure.