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AIRPORT POLICE COMMAND TO ARRAIGN TWO SUSPECTS FOR UNRULY CONDUCT ABOARD AIRCRAFT

...warns against actions that endanger aviation safety

The Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, is set to arraign two suspects, Enaruna Prince Aghama (51) and Tony Ajayi (43), for acts of unruly conduct and behaviour likely to cause a breach of peace. The suspects were handed over to the International Airport Police Division by Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel upon the aircraft's arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for further investigation.

Preliminary investigation revealed that at about 1944hrs on 9th July, 2026, while aboard an Air Peace flight from South Africa to Lagos, the suspects lit and smoked cigarettes inside the aircraft, an action which activated the aircraft's smoke detection and emergency alarm system, causing panic and anxiety among passengers and cabin crew. Further inquiries disclosed that the suspects were also in possession of an alcoholic beverage and became uncooperative and verbally aggressive when cabin crew members attempted to de-escalate the situation and enforce established safety regulations, thereby further disrupting the orderly conduct of the flight.

The Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, CP Ogunbode Olufunke, Mnips, PhD, condemned the conduct of the suspects, describing any act capable of compromising aviation safety or disrupting the orderly operation of an aircraft as unacceptable. She reiterated that the Airport Police Command remains committed to the strict enforcement of aviation security laws and the protection of the lives of passengers, crew members, and all airport users, in line with the provisions of the relevant aviation regulations and the FAAN By-Laws.

CP Olufunke further urged members of the travelling public to comply with all lawful directives issued by airline operators and aviation personnel, emphasizing that maintaining discipline and orderly conduct aboard aircraft is a shared responsibility essential to safe air travel. The suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction upon the conclusion of investigation.

ASP Mohammed Adeola, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer
Airport Police Command,
Lagos.

10th July, 2026

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Cheap mofos... Naa this kind gin den dey gulp inside plane

Thank God they're able to deboard them.

The incident only came to light because a passenger reportedly lit a cigarette inside the aircraft, prompting an investigation that uncovered matches, cigarettes, and even a bottle of gin. The real question, however, is how those items made it through airport security in the first place.

My wife was once prevented from boarding a domestic flight because she had a small bottle of baby lotion in her hand luggage. Yet, in this case, passengers boarded with matches and gin, a liquid that is far more flammable than baby lotion. Someone at the security screening checkpoint is probably having a very uncomfortable day. It seems baby lotion poses a greater threat than matches and flammable alcohol.

Na them Zulu tribalists dey pursue up and down. BTW, I thought it was said that it is only our Eastern brothers that were the troublemakers over there. Glad to know that mischief and troublemaking knows no ethnic boundary.

Nawa o...some ppl Sha, like 😒 wtf

Make then give them fine, prison time and life ban from flying 😵‍💫

FRUSTRATION.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.

These are the type of people who have always emboldened some South African Republic citizen miscreants to attack hardworking Nigerians and other Africans. And they are also that type of people who set up or snitch on their compatriots there.

madridguy:
Thank God they're able to deboard them.

are you sure you read the post before jumping to comment?

And the bigoted OP, and others like him, I know that in your inner mind, you are disappointed. You know what I am saying.

Richtaiwo:
How were they able to board the aircraft with the matches?

Unfortunately, I've discovered it's quite easy to do as I accidentally boarded with a lighter once.

They should be banned for life from air travel.

That's the issue with them in South Africa that makes the SA to tag all criminals. Highly unruly people

Just checking their names.

Some people destiny no dey there hand ooo.
Village people are so powerful that them follow some people to the plain.

They should receive life ban both National & International. Their conduct is against international principles. They endangered the lives of everyone onboard.

Now you wonder why South Africans don't want them.

Na frustration oh. The guy was not happy to be going back to Nigeria.

Imagine going to Nigeria you run away from without achieving your goals. Now back to square zero. A country APC have destroyed. Worst than before they left.

Nawa oh. I just confirmed that this is happened in the 4th repatriation rescue fight from South Africa. They probably contributed to our bad image in South Africa with their bad behaviour and now are getting punished for bad behaviour at home. Double Wahala.

Deboard abi they handed them over when they landed...did you even read am? No go concentrate on your data boys 30k

madridguy:
Thank God they're able to deboard them.

Richtaiwo:
The incident only came to light because a passenger reportedly lit a cigarette inside the aircraft, prompting an investigation that uncovered matches, cigarettes, and even a bottle of gin. The real question, however, is how those items made it through airport security in the first place.

My wife was once prevented from boarding a domestic flight because she had a small bottle of baby lotion in her hand luggage. Yet, in this case, passengers boarded with matches and gin, a liquid that is far more flammable than baby lotion. Someone at the security screening checkpoint is probably having a very uncomfortable day. It seems baby lotion poses a greater threat than matches and flammable alcohol.

Ogbeni, please no dey put mouth for wetin you no understand. You no know say people can buy liquor and cigarettes from duty feee store and carry am enter plane? Besides, cigarettes and small lighter are not prohibited items in many countries including SA. Get your facts right before typing Wetin you no sabi

Richtaiwo:
The incident only came to light because a passenger reportedly lit a cigarette inside the aircraft, prompting an investigation that uncovered matches, cigarettes, and even a bottle of gin. The real question, however, is how those items made it through airport security in the first place.

My wife was once prevented from boarding a domestic flight because she had a small bottle of baby lotion in her hand luggage. Yet, in this case, passengers boarded with matches and gin, a liquid that is far more flammable than baby lotion. Someone at the security screening checkpoint is probably having a very uncomfortable day. It seems baby lotion poses a greater threat than matches and flammable alcohol.

Possible they had it on their body because no one frisks when boarding unlike baby lotion that might be in a handbag

SmartyPants:
Unfortunately, I've discovered it's quite easy to do as I accidentally boarded with a lighter once.

It was not accidental. Small lighters are allowed in many countries including SA!

madridguy:
Thank God they're able to deboard them.

See the kind people 👆 wey Ycee dey talk about as per uprising wey dey affect our youths

Wotowotoman:
Ogbeni, please no dey put mouth for wetin you no understand. You no know say people can buy liquor and cigarettes from duty feee store and carry am enter plane? Besides, cigarettes and small lighter are not prohibited items in many countries including SA. Get your facts right before typing Wetin you no sabi

Your ignorance speaks to high heavens.

So na matches, gin and cigarettes they sell at duty free store

Just because you want to sound obi-eeish

Tinubu till 2031.

Bad behavior, this is what they use to tag all Nigerians sometimes. They endangered the lives of everyone on that plane.

creativejagaban:
Your ignorance speaks to high heavens.

So na matches, gin and cigarettes they sell at duty free store

Tinubu till 2031.

See this one 👆 wey never near airport before sef dey follow talk

Chai Ycee you were right o. This uprising has taken over this country. Very embarrassing when a grown man thinks that gin and cigarettes are not sold in duty free stores. Very embarrassing