Man Arraigned for Allegedly Advertising Nigerian Military Helicopter for Sale

A 47-year-old man, Mark Agbor, has been arraigned before a court over allegations that he impersonated an owner of military combat helicopters and advertised one for sale on social media.

Agbor, an employee of Pathfinders International Limited, is facing allegations of impersonation and unauthorised access to restricted areas of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The Airport Police Command disclosed that the case followed the circulation of a video on October 7, 2026, in which Agbor allegedly claimed ownership of two military combat helicopters and offered one of the aircraft for sale.

The development prompted an investigation by the Provost Investigation Unit of the Nigerian Air Force in Ikeja, Lagos, before the suspect was handed over to the International Division of the Airport Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.

The spokesperson for the Airport Police Command, ASP Mohammed Adeola, announced the arraignment in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 14.

Adeola said preliminary investigations established circumstances surrounding the suspect’s alleged activities, leading to his arraignment before a court of competent jurisdiction.

The court adjourned the case until November 18, 2026, for further proceedings.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Airport Police Command, Olufunke Ogunbode, warned that impersonation and unauthorised access to restricted airport facilities could pose serious risks to aviation security and the operations of security agencies.

She said the command remained committed to ensuring that individuals who compromise security within the airport environment were dealt with in accordance with the law.

Ogunbode also commended the Nigerian Air Force for its cooperation in investigating the case, describing the collaboration as evidence of the importance of effective coordination among security agencies.

She urged companies operating within the airport environment to strengthen their recruitment processes, employee screening and background checks to prevent individuals from exploiting their positions to gain unauthorised access to sensitive facilities.

The police commissioner further called on members of the public and aviation stakeholders to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities around airport facilities.

The incident has raised concerns about access control and security monitoring at critical aviation facilities, particularly areas associated with military operations.

However, the allegations against Agbor remain subject to judicial determination. The police account did not establish that he legally owned the helicopters or that any sale had been concluded.