The operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, have expressed displeasure with the recurring violence within its terminal, cascading into the assault of its staff members by passengers.
The terminal operators said it has a zero-tolerance policy against any form of violence within the terminal premises, particularly against personnel discharging their duties.
The operator made this known through a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communications Department, Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi.
The MM2 operators stated that on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at approximately 13:18hrs, a disturbance broke out at the check-in counter of one of the airlines operating from the terminal.
Yinka-Olawuyi explained that the disruption stemmed from passenger agitation over issues reportedly linked to a system error. While efforts were being made to calm the situation and facilitate a smooth resolution, an Aviation Security officer on duty was physically assaulted by a male passenger.
She said, “This regrettable incident mirrors a similar occurrence in December 2024, where another staff member was also assaulted while on duty.
BASL strongly condemns these acts and emphasizes that violence against any staff member or service provider at MMA2 will not be condoned under any circumstances.
“The matter was immediately escalated, and the offending passenger has since been handed over to the police for further investigation and necessary legal action. BASL will continue to follow up on the case to ensure justice is served.
“We are deeply concerned by the recurrence of such attacks on our personnel and will not hesitate to take decisive action to protect all individuals who work at MMA2.”
She emphasized that passengers’ and terminal users’ disputes are expected to be resolved through lawful and respectful means. “Our staff are here to assist and must be treated with dignity.”
She added, “BASL remains committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and secure environment for all terminal users and will continue working closely with the appropriate authorities to enforce its zero-tolerance stance on violence.”
