Passenger arrested smoking on Arik London flight

 

Airport policemen have arrested Lawal Oluwabusola for smoking on board on Arik Air Flight from London to Lagos.

A statement by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Airport Command Livinus Chukwuma said the man was apprehended on arrival at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.

According to Chukwuma, the suspect went to smoke in the lavatory, triggering off the emergency alarm system and causing confusion among passengers.

The PPRO said the suspect’s action negated the in-flight safety procedures.

Chukwuma said the suspect has been arraigned in court in accordance with Section 2(1) of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) bye law 2005 and Section 166(1) (d) of the criminal law of Lagos State.

The police also arrested another man for stealing $1,400 from a female passenger scheduled to fly on Air France.

Chukwuma said the passenger was resting  on a couch in Gabfol lounge at MMIA waiting to board the flight when she forgot her purse containing the cash.