The Department of State Services (DSS) has beefed up security at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after intercepting an espionage attempt by Boko Haram there.
It said yesterday that it was able to “disrupt” the activities of the spying network.
It said a 14-year old boy Sulaiymon Abdulraman (a.k.a Sunday Ajayi) from Kogi State was used as an agent to monitor travellers’ movement including passenger screening, boarding procedures and other processes in the departure and arrival halls.
The DSS was originally on the trail of one Dauda Sadiq (a.k.a Peter) when its men stumbled on Abdulraman.
The duo are accomplices, according to spokesman for the DSS, Tony Opuiyo.
He said, “On the 24th August, 2015, the Service in liaison with Aviation Security of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, disrupted a spying network mounted by the Boko Haram terrorists.
“In the process, a 14-year old Sulaiymon Abdulraman (a.k.a Sunday Ajayi), of Kogi State was apprehended. Abdulraman has disclosed among others that he infiltrated the airport with the assistance of one Dauda Sadiq (a.k.a Peter) who is presently at large.
“Abdulraman further revealed that Dauda Sadiq directed him to spy on the installation and pass to him information in respect of travellers’ movement including passenger screening, boarding procedures and other processes in the departure and arrival halls.
“With this knowledge, the Service is working closely with major Aviation stakeholders especially the Aviation Security Department to forestall any possible attack and to ensure adequate security at the airports. This is aside other measures which have been put in place to ensure protection of lives and property across the country.”
The Service advised the public to remain vigilant, be security conscious at all times and to report all issues and persons of suspicion to the nearest security agency.
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up at the airport.
A reliable source said: “In the last few days, we have witnessed heavy security surveillance with a thorough screening process.
“Even the ticket counters have not been spared of surveillance and screening by security agents. In fact, since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office, the security arrangement at the airport has changed. All loafers are being checked and the security at the boarding end is tighter.”
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