Insecurity: Flights Resume At Kaduna Airport After Months Of Suspension

Flight operations have commenced at the Hassan Usman Katsina International Airport, Kaduna, after months of suspension as a result of security threats.

It was reported that the government of Malam Nasir El-Rufai had, in March 2022, confirmed a terrorist attack on the Kaduna International Airport.

The terrorists, over 200, took over the airport, hence, preventing the take-off of an aircraft.

The development had forced passengers on the Lagos-Kaduna route to either land in Kano or Abuja and travel to Kaduna by road.

However, on Monday evening, the arrival of Air Peace flight ERJ-145, which landed at the airport at exactly 5:10 pm., marked the resumption of flights to the route.

The development made passengers excited with expressions of happiness on their faces.

The Airport Manager, Adamu Sheikh, while speaking to newsmen, said more airlines were ready to begin operations in the state.

According to him, proper security has been put in place for aircraft landing and takeoff.

He said, “More airlines are coming back and we are prepared. We have the cooperation of all the security agencies. Everybody wants this airport to function. So, all stakeholders are rallying around us to ensure that this airport is safe for aircraft landing and take-off.”

The Air Peace Kaduna Station Manager, Fatima Ndayako, also stated that the airline returned to the Kaduna route as a result of constant requests from their customers in dire need of their service along the route.

According to reports, the State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, facilitated the return of flight operations after meeting with airline executives in Abuja.

The Governor also held meetings with the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and top-ranking military officers among others.