Suspected Middle-aged Stowaway Hiding In United Nigeria Aircraft Arrested At MMA2

A suspected middle-aged man, haggard looking stowaway has been arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

United Nigeria Airline’s Head of Corporate Communications of said in a statement that the man, described as “unkempt and unconscious”, was found in one of its aircrafts parked at the MMA2 domestic terminal two on Sunday morning, September 4, 2022. 

He explained that the suspect was discovered during the pre-flight inspection in the morning and confirmed that he had been handed over to the security agencies while aviation security (AVSEC) personnel of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced investigation.

Uchegbu recalled that aircraft last operated Abuja-Lagos at 7.30pm on September 3, 2022 and was securely parked at the apron following post flight inspection.

According to the statement,
“During preflight inspection this morning, a stowaway was found in one of our aircraft parked at MMA2 Ikeja.

“The middle-aged man, who looked unkempt and is suspected to be unconscious, was arrested and taken in for interrogation,”

“FAAN, AVSEC and  Bicourtney security services are on the ground and investigation has opened into this security breach at MMA2

“The affected aircraft is being screened and  prepared for service in accordance with United Nigeria Airlines strict security and operating standards

“Meanwhile, the development will result in rescheduling of some flights to  accommodate the investigations

“We regret the delay this incident will  cause our esteemed customers whose scheduled  flight  will  be  affected. United Nigeria Airlines remains absolutely committed to your safety at all times.”