Ilorin airport decries encroachment by herders
The Manager of Ilorin International Airport, Alhaji Abubakar Bibi, has decried the constant encroachment of herdsmen with their cattle into the airport's runway.
He therefore solicited the support of the Nigerian Air force to curtail the activities of herdsmen.
Daily Trust reports that the Ilorin Airport has continuously lamented over the danger posed by herdsmen who allegedly move their cattle along the runway.
The airport manager, who met the new Commander of 203 Medium Airlift Group, Kwara State, Air Commodore Yakin Babatunde Ishola, described the herdsmen's continual encroachment as a major challenge for the airport.
The manager said "We have a challenge confronting us here. The herdsmen have continued to intrude into the airport premises with their cattle to graze. This is dangerous to the runway in particular.
The aviation security staff who are not armed have continued to carry out drastic measures to prevent them but these Fulanis usually carry weapons along with them which is dangerous for us civilians.
"I believe if they see a soldier with a gun, they will never attempt to trespass into the airport again. Therefore, we seek for your cooperation in stopping their activities."
Bibi equally urged the Air force to notify the management whenever there is flight after the official working hours (6am-10pm) especially when bringing electoral materials so that the airport can assist in successful landing of the flight.
Responding, Air Commodore Ishola stressed that the Air force would continue to partner with airport authorities in ensuring safety of the premises.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Niguel Gallando Marcias Senate Presidency Mahmud Babatunde Baker Bilikisu Oniyangi Oasis Muslim Care Foundation Najim Yaasin National Information Technology Development Agency Igosun UNILORIN Alumni Elekoyangan Kwara 2019 Segun Olawoyin Kwara TV Olayinka Jelili Yusuf Doyin Awoyale Ijakadi Dasuki Belgore Prince Mahe Abdulkadir Yusuf Aiyedun Umar Ayinla Saro Ishaq Oloyede Ahmed Mohammed Rifun CLAY POT Abdulrazaq Sanni Owu Fall Mazars Consulting Umar Yakubu Jaja Awodun David Adesina Ilorin International Airport Jamiu Oyawoye Tafida Abdulrasheed Na\'Allah Millennium Development Goals Bashirat Bola Bello Yahaya Seriki Gambari Haleeman Salman NSCIA Kamaldeen Ajibade Adekunle David Dunmade Oyun Michael Nzwekwe Gbugbu Abiodun Musa Aibinu Abdulrasaq Alaro Fatai Adeniyi Garba Elerin Of Erin-Ile Ilorin Anchor Men And Women Dankaka John Olobayo Elesie Of Esie NFAI Adebayo Salami Yahaya Abdulkareem Babaita Ahmad Belgore David Oyerinola Adedunmoye Iyabo Dupe Adekeye Rapheal Ashaolu Henry Olaosebikan Surajudeen Akanbi Abdulquawiy Olododo Rasheed Jimoh Babata Omupo Amuda Bembe Government House Alabi Lawal Abdulrasheed Lafia Lanre Jimoh Air Peace Colleges Of Education Academic Staff Union Ishola Moses Abiodun Omu Aran Usman Yunusa Isin Kehinde Boyede Olatinwo

