The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended one of its officials, Jennifer Luka, who was accused of stealing $600 belonging to a pilgrim.
Police in Adamawa State had on Thursday arrested Luka for “removing” the money from the pilgrim’s bag at the Yola airport.
The FAAN official was said to have hidden the money inside her hair and used her barrette cap to cover it.
FAAN spokesperson, Henrietta Yakubu, in a statement on Friday, said Luka has been suspended indefinitely pending the completion of investigation into the matter.
“Following a report of theft involving an aviation security officer, Jennifer Luka at the Yola International Airport, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has suspended indefinitely the officer involved, pending the completion of investigation into the case,” Yakubu said.
The statement also said the official had been handed to the appropriate security agency for further questioning and prosecution.
“FAAN deeply regrets this unfortunate incident and the conduct of Jennifer, which does not reflect the values of the Authority and its staff.
“The Authority wishes to re-assure the general public that our airports remain safe and secure for travellers and other airport users,” Yakubu said.
