Suspected Stowaway Apprehended In Parked United Nigeria Aircraft at MMA2 Ikeja

The management of United Nigeria Airways has revealed how a middle-aged man was apprehended and taken for interrogation after he was found on parked aircraft in the early hours of Sunday.

Achillus Chud-Uchegbu, the airline’s spokesman, confirmed this development in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, adding that the unidentified man was unconscious and discovered during preflight inspection.

Chud-Uchegbu disclosed that due to the breach, some flights might be affected as they have to be rescheduled to accommodate the investigation.

The statement read: “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.

“The aircraft last operated Abuja-Lagos at 7:30pm on September 3, and was securely parked at the apron following post flight inspection.

“FAAN AVSEC and Bicourtney security services are on 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.