Security operatives on Wednesday commenced the screening of vehicles entering the cargo shed of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.
A notice pasted on boards around the cargo area said that the screening was in view of the recent bombings and security threat in the country.
The notice, signed by Group Capt. Bello Garba, Military Airport Commandant on behalf of the Airport Security Committee, said cars would no longer be allowed access through the gate to the terminal.
Unauthorised vehicles and personnel were restricted to certain areas while removal of all abandoned vehicles parked around the cargo terminal had commenced.
A patrol vehicle fitted with radio communication gadgets was also deployed to the area for proper monitoring of personnel and cargo.
A security source, who pleaded anonymity, told NAN that the new measure was to improve safety of persons and aircraft at the airport.
The source further said the tight security arrangement at the cargo shed was to stop the influx of undesirable elements in to the tarmac.
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