In Lagos, the nation’s commercial hub, a man who was in bad shape was discovered at a parked plane.
The individual, described as middle-aged and unconscious, was discovered on Sunday morning at Murtala Mohammed Airport 2.
According to information obtained by Channels Television, the alleged stowaway was detained and brought in for questioning.
According to a statement made by the airline, the aircraft completed its last flight between Abuja and Lagos at 7:30 p.m. on September 3, 2022, and was thereafter safely parked at the apron.
The airline’s spokesman, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, said: “A stowaway was discovered in one of our planes parked at MMA2 Ikeja this morning during preflight inspection.”
“The middle-aged man, who appeared untidy and is likely unconscious, was apprehended and brought in for questioning.
According to Uchegbu, FAAN AVSEC and Bi-Courtney security services are on the scene, and an inquiry into the security breach at MMA2 has been launched.
According to the stringent security and operational requirements of United Nigeria Airlines, the impacted aircraft is being examined and made ready for service.
Meanwhile, the development will result in the rescheduling of some flights to accommodate the investigations.
See the full statement issued by the airlines below
PRESS STATEMENT
During a 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.
The aircraft last operated Abuja-Lagos at 7.30 pm on September 3, 2022 and was securely parked at the apron following a post-flight inspection.
FAAN AVSEC and Bi-Courtney security services are on the ground and an 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 the rescheduling of some flights to accommodate the investigations.
We regret the delay this incident will cause our esteemed customers whose scheduled flights will be affected. United Nigeria Airlines remains absolutely committed to your safety at all times.
Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu
Head, Corporate Communications