The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened the airspace at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal One following a fire outbreak that left six people injured and forced the diversion of several international flights.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the reopening of the airspace at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal One following a fire outbreak on Monday afternoon. Managing Director Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku confirmed to journalists that while no fatalities were recorded, six individuals sustained injuries during the incident and are currently receiving treatment. The fire led to the temporary closure of the airfield and the diversion of major international flights, including those operated by Emirates, British Airways, and Lufthansa, as emergency teams worked to contain the blaze.
During a press briefing at the airport, Mrs. Kuku noted that the facility’s Emergency Operations Centre was immediately activated to coordinate the evacuation of passengers and staff. She emphasized that the priority was life safety, stating: “What is important is that we activated our emergency procedures and evacuated everyone with no fatalities due to coordinated efforts by all agencies.” The Managing Director assured the public that despite the disruption, flight operations would be fully restored within the hour, as the firefighting team had successfully brought the situation under control.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are currently ongoing, with preliminary reports suggesting the blaze may have originated on the ground floor. Mrs. Kuku clarified that while various renovation projects are underway at the airport, they were not active in the specific area where the fire began. Highlighting the institutional response, she added: “He [the airport manager] is taking charge. There is a standard procedure we follow when it comes to emergencies.” Structural engineers are expected to assess the integrity of the building before the affected section returns to full use.
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