- A flight to Abuja was delayed for about 20 minutes after a male passenger was allegedly caught stealing ₦290,000 from another traveler’s luggage in the overhead compartment.
- Witnesses said airport security arrested the suspect after the stolen cash was reportedly found on him.
A viral video has captured the aftermath of an alleged theft aboard an Abuja-bound flight.
According to reports, a male passenger was caught stealing from another traveler, causing the plane to be delayed for about 20 minutes.
Witnesses claimed the suspect took a bag containing ₦290,000 from the overhead compartment. The rightful owner, identified as a white man, raised an alarm after noticing his luggage was missing.
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A female passenger who reportedly saw the suspect move the bag pointed him out, leading to a search. The missing cash was allegedly found in his possession.
Airport security officials later escorted the suspect off the plane, as seen in the circulating video.
A businesswoman who earlier narrated the incident said it happened on the morning of Wednesday, October 8, noting that the suspect boarded with only a bag and a shirt.
