FAAN has clarified that no fire occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, following reports of a fire incident. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) initially issued an advisory stating a fire had broken out, but later backtracked, attributing the smoke to the discharge of a fire suppression system (businessday.ng).
The confusion arose after initial reports suggested a fire had affected the terminal, prompting an emergency response from aviation authorities. However, FAAN confirmed that normal operations have resumed at the airport, and no casualties were reported (punchng.com). The authority stated that the smoke was a result of the system’s activation, not an actual fire (theeagleonline.com.ng).
FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, issued a statement clarifying the situation, emphasizing that the incident was a false alarm. The airport’s operations were unaffected, and all services have returned to normal (leadership.ng). The conflicting reports highlight the need for clearer communication from authorities during such incidents.
