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Military officers smuggle arms onboard aircraft, threaten airlines, airport staff
Yerima, another officer, fingered in safety breaches Nigeria risks ICAO rule violation on arms carriage The Federal Government’s concern regarding firearm violations by security operatives on commercial flights has intensified following high-profile breaches of aviation security protocols. These incidents highlight a recurring friction between military/paramilitary privilege and the strict, non-negotiable safety standards of civil aviation. A major point of tension involves security operatives—often in uniform or accompanied by armed escorts—who attempt to bypass mandatory passenger…
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