The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied that a pregnant woman was raped and died at the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, Imo State.
A statement by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, declared that the unfortunate incident was not perpetrated inside the Owerri Airport.
According to the statement, on October 18, 2024, a report was made to Aviation Security (AVSEC) officers regarding a group of youths from Awaogwu Logara, a village bordering the airport, who were searching bush paths around the airport for a missing member of their community.
The statement hinted that the search party resulted to the discovering of a female identified as Mrs. Chinwendu Amadi who was discovered near Runway 17 axis bordering the Umueze Community.
Orah stated that all security operatives at the airport, including the Airport Commandant and Divisional Police Officer (DPO), were instantly alerted by the Airport Chief of Security.
The statement added: “A team of Police officers from the Umuneke Division, Ngor Okpala Local Government area, led by Inspector Vicent N, on investigation observed that the deceased sustained several stabs on the abdomen while also observing that there were no blood splatters or signs of struggle where her body was recovered to indicate that she was murdered at that place.
“FAAN night guards on interrogation have not reported any unusual observations in the area in question. The police have since removed her body for further investigation.”
FAAN appealed to anyone with useful information to assist it in the unravelling those who were involved in the unfortunate incident to contact relevant security agencies for prompt action.
It declared that the perpetrators of the dastardly act must be brought to face the full wrath of the law.
