The management of United Nigeria Airways has revealed the arrest of a stowaway found hiding in one of its aircraft parked in Lagos.
The Head of Corporate Communications, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, in a statement indicated: “during a preflight inspection this morning, a stowaway was found in one of our aircrafts parked at MMA2 Ikeja.
“The middle-aged man, who looked unkempt and is suspected to be unconscious, was arrested and taken in for interrogation.”
Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu said that 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.
He stated that FAAN AVSEC and Bi-Courtney security services are on the ground, adding that an investigation has opened into this security breach at MMa2.
Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu also said that the affected aircraft is being screened and prepared for service in accordance with United Nigeria Airlines’ strict security and operating standards.
The statement further read: “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