Drama unfolded onboard an Ibom Air flight on Wednesday after an unidentified male passenger was arrested by Aviation Security officers and handed over to the police for allegedly stealing N290,000 from a foreign national’s luggage.
The theft occurred from a bag in the aircraft’s overhead compartment before the flight’s departure from Lagos to Abuja.
The incident caused a commotion that required the swift intervention of security personnel.
The suspect was subsequently deboarded and taken into custody.
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An eyewitness reported that the incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. as boarding was being finalized.
The foreign passenger raised an alarm after discovering N290,000 in cash was missing.
A witness, who requested anonymity, noted that the cabin crew intervened, and another passenger claimed to have seen a man “handling the foreigner’s bag moments earlier.”
The suspect initially “denied any wrongdoing.”
Although the suspect’s hand luggage was searched without success, an airport staff member, who declined to be named, said the missing cash was eventually found after another observant passenger suggested a body search.
According to the staff member, “part of the money was discovered hidden in the suspect’s socks, while the rest was concealed beneath his seat.”
The Spokesperson for Ibom Air, Annie Essienette, confirmed the incident on Thursday, adding that the suspect was in police custody.
She stated:“Yes, the incident is true, and the timely intervention of both the crew and security operatives helped to restore calm immediately. The suspect was handed over to the police. However, the victim is not interested in pressing charges, so the suspect may be released.”
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