Security breach: Suspected stowaway discovered in United Nigeria parked aircraft
A middle-aged man, was apprehended and taken for interrogation after he was found on an aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airways (UNA) in the early hours of Sunday August 4, 2022.
The unidentified man, who according to information was unconscious, was discovered during preflight inspection and the aircraft in question is being screened and prepared for service after the alleged stowaway was taken away
A statement by Achillus Chud- Uchegbu the airline’s spokesman revealed that due to this breach some flights may be affected as the airline may have to be reschedule to accommodate the investigation
The statement read, “During 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.
“The aircraft last operated Abuja-Lagos at 7.30pm on September 3, 2022 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. We regret the delay this incident will cause our esteemed customers whose scheduled flight will be affected.”
