Passengers have been cautioned by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) not to help anyone carry their luggage through the airport.

The Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, encouraged travelers to pack their own bags in a press release.

The statement states that travelers are not allowed to leave their bags unattended in airports.

The statement also encouraged Nigerians to have faith in the authority, stating that it has continuously upgraded its security infrastructure to guarantee the safety of people's lives and belongings while they travel.

It said, “FAAN enjoins all travellers to be at the airport early enough to reduce rush as well as not to miss their flights. International travellers must be at the airport three hours before departure, while local travellers should arrive two hours to the flight schedule .“Ensure that you pack your luggage by yourself. You must not assist anyone with his/ her luggage . If anyone needs help, he/she should call the attention of airport officials. Do not leave your luggage unattended.

“The FAAN has expanded the screening area at the airports in order to give passengers a better flying experience. Keep an eye on your valuables while passing through screening.”

Yakubu-Funtua further warned passengers not to engage the services of touts, saying FAAN frowns at extortion.

“A joint task force at the land side is working relentlessly to ensure the free flow of traffic.

Ensure that you park your vehicle properly at the car park to avoid it being towed away. Do not engage the services of touts .

“The Authority frowns at extortion and has gone an extra mile to engage undercover staff to observe and report every act of misdemeanours at the airports. The MD of FAAN at a recent event gave severe warning to staff as well as all government agencies that operate at our airports that FAAN will ensure that whoever is culpable is punished. Do not give bribes or encourage extortion.