Arik Air, has called on the Federal Government to deploy armed policemen at the nation’s airports to tighten security in view of the growing terror threats in the country and in the world.
The airline made this known at the weekend when the new Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, Dorothy Gimba paid a courtesy visit to Arik Air headquarters in Lagos.
The Deputy Managing Director, Captain Ado Sanusi who spoke on behalf of the airline said to further tighten security at the terminal buildings and the airside, there was need to have armed police officers at these areas, especially at this time when insurgency is threatening peace in the world, forcing various countries to restructure their security system, including airport security.
Sanusi also said that the presence of armed police officials is necessary in order to checkmate disruptive passengers who overreact when flights are rescheduled or cancelled, adding that cancellation and flight rescheduling are a trend in international air travel, which passengers should be familiar with.
He assured the new Commissioner of Police that Arik would continue to support the activities of the Command and gladly respond when called upon to assist.
Sanusi said “In view of the new security situation in the world, there is need to have armed policemen at the terminal buildings and at the airside of the airport.
This will help to tighten security at the airport and to also complement what the Aviation Security (AVSEC) is doing.
This has become very important because of the new security threats in the world and even in the country.
“Arik will continue to support the police and whenever we are called upon we will respond. Police can partner with us in order to fortify security in our operations,”(Vanguard)
