By Dickson Omobola
Mr Segun Martins, a suspected stowaway, has been caught at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, which confirmed the incident, said Martins, in an attempt to flee to the United States of America, gained unauthorised access to the foot of an Overland aircraft that was about to taxi for takeoff.
Spokesperson for the NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu, however, stated that ground security at the airport apprehended him and handed him over to the airport police for further investigation.
Achimugu stated on X: “At approximately 1502 hours, a male, identified as Segun Martins, gained unauthorized access to the foot of an Overland aircraft that was about taxi for takeoff and attempted to conceal himself between the aircraft tyres.
“Ground security apprehended the individual. He was immediately handed over to the Airport Police for further investigation.
“Mr Segun Martins stated that he believed the aircraft was bound for the United States of America and intended to escape by hiding on the aircraft.”
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A suspected stowaway, Mr. Segun Martins, was apprehended at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, Kwara State. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that Martins attempted to flee to the United States of America by gaining unauthorized access to the foot of an Overland aircraft. Ground security at the airport caught him and handed him over to the airport police for further investigation.
According to spokesperson Mr. Michael Achimugu, Martins was found trying to hide between the aircraft tires just before takeoff. Martins expressed that he believed the aircraft was bound for the United States and planned to escape by stowing away. The airport authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to ensure the safety and security of air travel.
Original Source: Vanguard News