Lagos Airport Incident: FAAN Clarifies Smoke Incident at Terminal 2

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a clarification regarding the incident that occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Initially, there were reports of a fire at the terminal, which prompted a response from the airport's firefighting services. However, after conducting preliminary investigations, FAAN has revealed that there was no actual fire at the terminal. According to a statement released by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the smoke observed at the terminal was caused by the discharge of the facility's FM-200 fire suppression system. The authority has stated that normal operations have resumed at the terminal while detailed investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident. The statement read, 'Preliminary findings indicate that there was no fire at the terminal. The smoke observed within the affected area resulted from the discharge of the terminal's FM-200 fire suppression system. The reason for the activation of the fire suppression system is currently being investigated.' FAAN has thanked passengers, airlines, airport users, and other stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation, reiterating its commitment to the safety and security of all airport operations.