Federal Government Dismisses Airspace Closure Rumours
Following yesterday’s announcement by the federal government directing the closure of all land and sea borders ahead of Saturday’s presidential elections, the government has come out to dismiss rumours about the closure of the Nigerian airspace.
According to Flynaija, the government has disclosed that the nation’s airspace will still be open for now, but will be closed, if there is a need for extra security measures.
The government however said it would ensure tight security at the nation’s borders before and after the polls.
Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro who made the disclosure, said that guidelines on the movement during the elections would be communicated by the appropriate agencies.
Moro explained that all security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Immigration Service, had already been deployed to the borders.
He said, “If it is necessary, extra measures would be taken to secure the border, especially on the day of election. We are aware that some agents have been arrested with PVCs. we also have intelligence reports that some foreign nationals are in possession of PVCs. This is why we have to ensure extra security at the borders.
“We are not thinking of closing the airspace, but we will not hesitate to do so if there is a need for extra security measures,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian army would recapture Gwoza, Borno state, latest tomorrow.
According to Flynaija, the government has disclosed that the nation’s airspace will still be open for now, but will be closed, if there is a need for extra security measures.
The government however said it would ensure tight security at the nation’s borders before and after the polls.
Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro who made the disclosure, said that guidelines on the movement during the elections would be communicated by the appropriate agencies.
Moro explained that all security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Immigration Service, had already been deployed to the borders.
He said, “If it is necessary, extra measures would be taken to secure the border, especially on the day of election. We are aware that some agents have been arrested with PVCs. we also have intelligence reports that some foreign nationals are in possession of PVCs. This is why we have to ensure extra security at the borders.
“We are not thinking of closing the airspace, but we will not hesitate to do so if there is a need for extra security measures,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian army would recapture Gwoza, Borno state, latest tomorrow.
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