10/07/2026
PUBLIC DISCLAIMER AND WARNING
The Management of Gombe International Airport has observed with serious concern an incident that occurred within the airport premises involving a group of individuals who gained access to the restricted airside under the guise of an excursion but subsequently engaged in political activities by openly eulogising a political figure, thereby causing public nuisance, disrupting normal airport operations, and creating unnecessary embarrassment to airport users and management.
The management unequivocally condemns this conduct and wishes to state that Gombe International Airport is a safety-sensitive, security-restricted, and politically neutral public facility. The Airport does not permit, endorse, or condone political campaigns, rallies, demonstrations, endorsements, or any form of partisan political activity within its premises, particularly within restricted operational areas.
Access privileges granted to airport personnel, visitors, or excursion groups are strictly for legitimate operational, official, educational, or authorised purposes. Any misuse of such privileges constitutes a serious breach of airport regulations and will attract appropriate administrative and legal sanctions.
Accordingly, all airport staff, personnel of agencies operating at the airport, concessionaires, visitors, and members of the general public are hereby strongly warned to desist from using any part of the airport for political activities or any conduct capable of compromising airport security, disrupting operations, or bringing the airport into disrepute.
Management is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident, and any individual found to have facilitated, encouraged, or participated in such misconduct will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with applicable regulations, without prejudice to any civil or criminal action that may be instituted by the relevant authorities.
The management remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, professionalism, and political neutrality in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and expects the full cooperation of all stakeholders.
Signed
Management,
Gombe International Airport
Cc: Federal Airport Aurhority of Naigeria (FAAN)