Azman, Air Peace Suspend Flights To Kaduna Airport Over Airport Attack

Two Nigerian flight carriers, Azman and Air Peace have suspended flights to Kaduna International Airport over the recent attack on the facility.

Naija News had reported that bandit terrorists on Saturday took over the runway of the airport and killed a security guard who was on duty.

However, the gunmen were repelled by security operatives during a heavy shootout, which led to a delay of a Lagos-bound Azman flight.

In a statement issued on Monday, Azman Air said the suspension of flights at the Kaduna international airport is to ensure that the safety of travellers and workers is guaranteed.

The statement reads: “The management of Azman Air will like to inform the general public that we will be halting our operations at Kaduna airport for a few days.

“We understand the security situation around the airport has been handled and normalcy has been restored accordingly, but it is imperative for the management to re-evaluate its operational procedures in the airport to ensure maximum safety of equipment, staff and passengers are fully guaranteed.

“The bedrock of our operations is safety and we will continue to explore every option to aid its delivery to the highest standard.

Also, Air Peace has suspended its operations at Kaduna International Airport over the invasion of the facility by bandit terrorists.

Confirming the suspension, Air Peace Spokesman, Stanley Olisa, said the action is for the airline management to re-evaluate its operational procedures at the airport.

Olisa added that the suspension of flights at the airport is to ensure maximum safety of equipment, staff and passengers are fully guaranteed.