Nigerian Airport Receives 3D Body Scanners

5 April 2010 (Last Updated April 5th, 2010 18:30)

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will install two 3D body-scanning machines at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos as part of a security upgrade. The Secure 1000 scanners will be installed at screening points across the airport and will be able to detect smal

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will install two 3D body-scanning machines at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos as part of a security upgrade.

The Secure 1000 scanners will be installed at screening points across the airport and will be able to detect small quantities of liquid explosives, non-metallic weapons and plastic explosives, according to thisdayonline.

The FAAN has constructed a cubicle to house the control centre for the machines and will begin training officers to handle the equipment once the installation of the system is complete.