… says murder was not within airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that the agency is innocent of the cause of the death of a pregnant woman whose body was found near Runway 17 Axis of the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri.
FAAN was reacting to a news report on Starnews NG, captioned ,” Pregnant Woman Raped To Death At Imo Airport.”
In a statement signed by its Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN stated that Police investigation so far proved that the incident did not occur within the airport.
It however, sought the assistance of anyone that has an information that could aid further ongoing investigation.
The statement read: “The attention of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has been drawn to the news report by Starnews NG, captioned ,” Pregnant Woman Raped To Death At Imo Airport.”
“FAAN wishes to state that this unfortunate incident was not perpetrated inside the Owerri Airport.
“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 naked body of a female identified as Mrs. Chinwendu Amadi was discovered near Runway 17 axis bordering the Umueze Community.
“All security operatives at the airport, including the Airport Commandant and DPO, were instantly alerted by the Airport Chief of Security.
“A team of Police officers from the Umuneke Division, Ngor Okpala Local Government area, led by Inspector Vincent 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 has since removed her body for further investigation.
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria uses this medium to call on anyone who has information that would assist in the unravelling of this unfortunate incident to please contact relevant security agencies for prompt action.
“The perpetrators of this dastardly act must be brought to face the full wrath of the law.”