A 47-year-old man, Mark Agbor, has landed in court after allegedly claiming ownership of two military combat helicopters and advertising one of them for sale on social media, in a bizarre incident that has raised concerns over security breaches at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Agbor, an employee of Pathfinders International Limited, was arraigned by the Airport Police Command over alleged impersonation and unauthorised access to restricted areas of the airport.
The development followed investigations into a video allegedly circulated by the suspect on October 7, 2026, in which he reportedly presented himself as the owner of two military combat helicopters and announced that one was available for purchase.
According to the police, Agbor appeared to be soliciting prospective buyers online, despite having no established ownership rights over the military aircraft.
The extraordinary claim attracted the attention of security authorities, prompting an investigation by the Provost Investigation Unit of the Nigerian Air Force in Ikeja, Lagos.
Following preliminary investigations, the Air Force handed the suspect over to the International Division of the Airport Police Command for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Adeola, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Adeola explained that investigations established the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s alleged activities, leading to his arraignment before a court of competent jurisdiction.
The case has been adjourned until November 18, 2026, for further proceedings.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Airport Police Command, Olufunke Ogunbode, expressed concern over the potential security implications of the suspect’s actions.
She warned that impersonation and unauthorised access to sensitive airport facilities could compromise aviation security and interfere with the operations of security agencies.
Ogunbode assured that the case would be pursued in accordance with the law, stressing the Command’s determination to protect critical national infrastructure against security threats.
The police commissioner also commended the Nigerian Air Force for its cooperation, describing the investigation as an example of effective collaboration between security agencies.
She urged companies operating within the airport environment to strengthen their recruitment procedures, employee screening and background checks to prevent individuals from exploiting their positions to compromise security.
According to her, effective personnel vetting and continuous security monitoring are essential to protecting sensitive aviation facilities.
The Airport Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, intelligence sharing and inter-agency cooperation in safeguarding lives, property and critical national infrastructure.
It also appealed to members of the public and aviation stakeholders to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities around airport facilities.
The incident has brought renewed attention to the importance of controlling access to restricted airport areas, particularly those associated with military and other sensitive security operations.
However, the police statement did not establish that Agbor had any legal ownership of the helicopters or that a transaction involving the aircraft had taken place.
The allegations against him remain subject to judicial determination.
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