-Fisayo Ajibola
A Magistrate Court in Lagos has sentenced fourteen individuals, following their arraignment on multiple charges linked to cable theft and vandalization at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport terminal 1 construction area.
The suspects, were apprehended at about 1900 hours on April 20, 2026, following a swift and intelligence-driven response by FAAN’s security architecture, working in close coordination with the Joint Military Task Force (JMTF) and other security agencies deployed at the airport.
Delivering judgment, the court sentenced the defendants to one month imprisonment on the first count, six months on the second count, and twelve months on the third count. The sentences are to run concurrently.
The case has been adjourned to June 16 for further proceedings, particularly in respect of the defendant who contested the charges.
In a separate matter, two individuals charged with the theft of alcohol were also brought before the court. Although both defendants initially pleaded guilty, they later disputed certain elements of the prosecution’s account. The court subsequently adjourned the case to June 30 for continuation.
Meanwhile, a juvenile linked to a related case was present in custody during proceedings. Authorities confirmed that the minor has been returned to the police station for further handling in line with established legal procedures governing juvenile cases.
