In a bid to tighten-up security, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed Advance Threat Identification X-Ray (ATIX) at the D and E departure halls of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The explosive detector has a high performance walk-through metal detector, hand luggage check for explosives, weapons, narcotics, etc.
Speaking about the new detectors, the General Manager of Communications, FAAN, Mr. Yakubu Dati, said “A major difference from the currently used system is the ability to detect explosive materials and potential threat items real time with the lowest rate of false alarms. Other advantages of the new system include the ability to capture multiple views of hand luggage in a single pass, high speed image resolution, reduced inspection, and improved passenger experience. This is not only a major boost to MMIA safety and security rating but also to passenger confidence.”
