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

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!!!

Ronke Otega

May 19, 2017

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19 Things You Will Relate To If You’ve Ever Used A Nigerian Airline

1. When you want to fly from Lagos to Abuja and you see the price.

Let me kuku walk.
2. When you get a text that your 7am flight is now at 1pm.

Why me?
3. When you show up two hours before your flight, but they tell you that check in is closed.

Is it the whole Nigeria that’s entering the flight?
4. When you have been waiting forever for your flight to be called.

1pm flight has not left and it’s already 3pm.
5. After waiting for hours, then they tell you your flight is moved or cancelled.

So you know you have to come back tomorrow and wait again.
6. When they cancel your flight, but your refund has not reached you.

Let me use the money to be great.
7. When the captain casually informs you that your plane is on the fuel queue – with you inside it.

“But it’s not the airline’s fault though.”
8. When the captain is trying to enforce regulations while keeping everyone waiting, but the passengers are not having it.

Oya come and beat us now.
9. When your plane makes an unnanounced stop.

Is this not kidnapping like this?
10. When the plane is shaking from take off till you arrive at your destination.

Blood of Jesus!
11. When they finally announce that it’s food time.

Bring this food abeg.
12. But they serve you day old snacks, and drinks that taste like kolanut and sadness.

God will fight for me.
13. When the person beside you decides to use your shoulder as a pillow.

Is this one insane?
14. When you’re trying to sleep and your fellow passengers decide to have a plane-wide conversation.

What the hell man?!
15. When you’re trying to ask the flight attendants for help, but they’re basically Nigerian customer service agents, so they ignore you.

Bad customer service in the air too? Fix your lives.
16. When someone near your brings their own food on board and the whole plane starts smelling like egusi.

Why do bad things happen to good people?
17. When the captain announces that there will be turbulence.

*Googles: How To Accept Jesus Christ As Your Lord And Savior*
18. When you get down from the plane and you realize some people actually paid for first class on that flight.

Congratulations, you played yourselves.
19. And when you get to the counter in Abuja but your luggage is somehow on its way to Sokoto.

And you’ll probably get it 3 days after you’re back in Lagos.

Odunayo

April 25, 2016

Oldies

airline, Nigerian

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

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

During a Lagos to Abuja flight this morning, Arik Air security caught a thief right in the act.

The authorities were informed on arrival at Abuja airport.

And the dude was promptly carted away.

So here’s the gist on what really happened:

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

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

They will be watching you and watching you…

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

Arik was ready for them.

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

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

19 Things You Will Relate To If You’ve Ever Used A Nigerian Airline

1. When you want to fly from Lagos to Abuja and you see the price.

2. When you get a text that your 7am flight is now at 1pm.

3. When you show up two hours before your flight, but they tell you that check in is closed.

4. When you have been waiting forever for your flight to be called.

5. After waiting for hours, then they tell you your flight is moved or cancelled.

6. When they cancel your flight, but your refund has not reached you.

7. When the captain casually informs you that your plane is on the fuel queue – with you inside it.

8. When the captain is trying to enforce regulations while keeping everyone waiting, but the passengers are not having it.

9. When your plane makes an unnanounced stop.

10. When the plane is shaking from take off till you arrive at your destination.

11. When they finally announce that it’s food time.

12. But they serve you day old snacks, and drinks that taste like kolanut and sadness.

13. When the person beside you decides to use your shoulder as a pillow.

14. When you’re trying to sleep and your fellow passengers decide to have a plane-wide conversation.

15. When you’re trying to ask the flight attendants for help, but they’re basically Nigerian customer service agents, so they ignore you.

16. When someone near your brings their own food on board and the whole plane starts smelling like egusi.

17. When the captain announces that there will be turbulence.

18. When you get down from the plane and you realize some people actually paid for first class on that flight.

19. And when you get to the counter in Abuja but your luggage is somehow on its way to Sokoto.