The Airport Police Command has arraigned a 47-year-old man, Mark Agbor, for allegedly impersonating the owner of military combat helicopters and attempting to sell one of them through social media.
Agbor, an employee of Pathfinders International Limited, was also accused of gaining unauthorised access to restricted areas at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
In a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Adeola Mohammed, the police disclosed that the suspect was handed over to the International Division of the Airport Police Command by the Provost Investigation Unit of the Nigerian Air Force, Ikeja, for further investigation.
According to the statement, investigations revealed that Agbor allegedly posted a video on social media on October 7, 2026, claiming ownership of two military combat helicopters and offering one for sale to prospective buyers.
Following the conclusion of investigations, the suspect was arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction, while the case was adjourned until November 18, 2026.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, Olufunke Ogunbode, described the alleged conduct as a serious security concern capable of undermining the operations of security agencies.
She assured that the matter would be pursued in accordance with the law and commended the effective collaboration between the Airport Police Command and the Nigerian Air Force.
Ogunbode also urged companies and other stakeholders operating within the airport environment to strengthen employee screening, vetting and background checks to prevent security breaches and other activities capable of endangering airport operations.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, inter-agency cooperation and the protection of lives and critical national infrastructure.
It also called on members of the public to remain vigilant and support security agencies in maintaining a safe and secure airport environment.
