FAAN arrests stowaway suspect at Benin Airport!

The Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Monday arrested a 25-year-old man, Leroy Ugaga, while allegedly attempting to access the airside of the Benin City airport.

This follows the recent arrest of another 13-year-old, Daniel Ohikhena, who on August 24 hid himself in an Arik Air aircraft wheel compartment from Benin City to Lagos

Ugaga was said to have been arrested lying with his belly close to the run way with an intent of illegally boarding an Abuja-bound Arik Air flight.

However, the Benin City Airport Manager, Ayodele Sunday, could not be reached as calls put across to his phone were unanswered.

But confirming the incident, the Chief Security Officer of the airport
But confirming the incident, the Chief Security Officer of the airport, Mr. Adeboye Festus, said the suspect had confessed to the crime.