Arik Air Just Pulled Off The Most Badass Undercover Operation In The History of Nigerian Air Travel

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Arik Air Just Pulled Off The Most Badass Undercover Operation In The History of Nigerian Air Travel

Somebody give these people an award!

Written by:

Ronke Otega

May 19, 2017

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Arik Air used to be the most disliked airline in Nigeria. But the events of today is making Nigerians do like this for them:

And here’s why:
During a Lagos to Abuja flight this morning, Arik Air security caught a thief right in the act.

One of the thieves caught on the Arik flight Lagos to Abuja this morning. Impressive security set up by Arik pic.twitter.com/Wc3wPafOEJ
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

The authorities were informed on arrival at Abuja airport.

The authorities were alerted as soon as the incident happened when we were airborne. They came in on arrival. pic.twitter.com/287OM0Roti
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

And the dude was promptly carted away.

They are now being led away by the authorities. I don't know how many years for stealing in the air. LOL. pic.twitter.com/HU0rqfZZIo
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

So here’s the gist on what really happened:

The captain explaining how the incident happened. Thumbs up to Arik. They had a spy to watch out because the thieves had been on a run. pic.twitter.com/ouQdl0hF2E
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

Appaz, this “stealing in the air” thing isn’t really new.

I made noise abt it like 2yrs ago. It's a big scam and ring. Sure those airlines and authorities know but you can stop some1 with ticket
— OmoOba Adeyemi (@yfadeleke) May 19, 2017

Even Arik Air has tried to catch them before but they will be forming “sharp guys”.

They used to catch them before they complete the cash transfer, but the thieves would claim, "sorry, I thought it was my bag…"
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

This is how they do it:
They will be watching you and watching you…

I understand the thieves board early, they monitor thouse who aren't seated with their hand luggage in view. Wait for time to operate.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

Then when they see that you’re sleeping or not looking, they’ll strike.

I also noted that this operation likely happens mostly on very early flights. More people sleep during such flight b/c they woke up 2 early.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

But na every day for the thief and just one day for the owner of the house.
Arik was ready for them.

Arik Air actually had someone pose like a regular passenger seated far behind pretending to be asleep. That person saw everything…
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

By the time them catch the guy e just dey shake head.

This time though, the spy let them complete the transfer before making his own move. They were caught literally in the act.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 19, 2017

It’s looking like new management is doing the airline some good. Arik Air, three GBOSAS for you!!!