Stowaway Dies in Undercarriage Compartment of an Arik Air Aircraft

A suspected stowaway died today after trying a self smuggle with Arik air. The suspect is reported to have died at the undercarriage compartment of the aircraft labelled airbus A345, Reg CS-TFX at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos .

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigerian (FAAN), disclosing this development to newsmen, General Manager, Public Affairs FAAN, Mr. Yakubu Dati said that the corpse, whose identity was yet to be disclosed, has been deposited at an undisclosed mortuary, following due follow-up by the relevant Aviation and Security agencies.

INCREDIBLE!! Three Arik Staff Caught Stealing at Lagos Airport

The Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, on Monday said the ministry has arrested three Arik Air staff for stealing fuel from an aircraft.

Making the announcement on his official Facebook page, Chidoka said this three namely: of Blessing Dugbe, Samuel Asuquo and Isaac Ajakaiye were arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, during a security patrol operation on Sunday at about around 3 a.m when the trio were still busy in theiir act. 

They stole from Jet A1 fuel from Arik Air plane, with registration number: 5N-MID into six jerry cans for sale at a cheaper price to other unsuspecting airline operators.