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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

Gist

airline, Arik Air, flight, Nigeria, Theft
If Your Flight Has Ever Been Delayed, You Can Relate

1. When your parents make you leave the house 7 hours early to catch a flight.

2. Are you going to help them wash the plane?

3. Then it’s almost time for your flight and nothing is happening.

4. Then there is an announcement that your flight has been delayed.

5. No apologies or offer of a refund. Just announcement.

6. Now you have to spend more time in the airport!

7. Other passengers have started shouting and threatening to sue.

8. But you know nobody will do anything!

9. Then when you expect them to announce that your flight is boarding…

10. They announce your flight is cancelled!

Jola Ayeye

January 4, 2017

Oldies

flight, travel
17 Things You’ll Understand If You Ever Had Nigerians On Your Flight

1. When the flight is full and you all start fighting to get on the plane first.

I must enter please.
2. When you enter the plane and the smell of fish hits you.

Don’t they sell fish where you people are going?
3. Nigerians, when the pilot announces that the flight will take off late:

Lol, but you will still wait now?
4. When someone with 6 carry-on bags won’t let you put your own bag in the overhead cabin.

How did you not check those in?
5. When you see your country people taking selfies in the first class compartment then going to sit in the economy class they paid for.

Welcome.
6. When the Nigerian flight attendants starts talking in an accent from a completely different planet.

“Hartenshorn pliz, deezis a bordin hannounzmen for Earo Contractor flai 364 tew Laygorz…”
7. Having Nigerians on a flight and hearing “Do you know who I am?” at least once:

Unfailingly.
8. When someone leads a plane-wide prayer session before take off.

Here too?!
9. When they say put off your phone but there is still that one ‘businessman’ that is still making a call.

Don’t kill all of us please.
10. There will always be those people arguing about football or politics at the back of the plane.

No one cares!
11. When they tell a plane full of Nigerians to put off the lights during a night flight.

We are not children of darkness.
12. When the plane hits a little turbulence.

“Blood of Jesus!!!”
13. Nigerians and waiting for the seatbelt sign to go off before removing their seatbelts:

You people should let us finish landing now!
14. When the plane lands safely and as Nigerians, you cannot help but clap.

YASSS!
15. Pilot: “Please remain seated until the plane stops mov-“. Nigerians:

No time.
16. When the plane lands and everyone is running to the baggage claim/immigration place.

We cannot come and queue forever.
17. Nigerians when it’s time to get their luggage from the overhead cabin:

They don’t even mind climbing over your head.

Odunayo

June 20, 2016

Oldies

flight, Nigerians, planes
All The Things That Happen On A Plane Filled With Nigerians

You can almost always spot a Nigerian anywhere. There’s just something special that makes us stand out. Here’s a list of all the signs that show that Nigerians are on a plane.
There’s usually no space for hand luggage because everyone else has like 10 carry on bags

And you might see some people taking pictures in the first class compartment then going to seat in coach

And there’s a queue 5 hours before the plane is scheduled for departure

And you can hear people shouting and trying to let everyone know they’re VIPs

And you can see huge ‘Ghana must go’ bags everywhere

And there’s a lot of noise and babies crying

https://twitter.com/TheBlackHermit/status/678484268486651904

There’s always that one person who holds a fervent prayer session before the plane takes off

And the one who screams ‘Blood of Jesus’ when there’s slight turbulence

And everyone claps when the plane finally lands

https://twitter.com/swavvy_T/status/630120857948528640

What other things happen on a plane filled with Nigerians?

Damilola

December 22, 2015

Oldies

flight, Nigerians, planes

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!!!

If Your Flight Has Ever Been Delayed, You Can Relate

1. When your parents make you leave the house 7 hours early to catch a flight.

2. Are you going to help them wash the plane?

3. Then it’s almost time for your flight and nothing is happening.

4. Then there is an announcement that your flight has been delayed.

5. No apologies or offer of a refund. Just announcement.

6. Now you have to spend more time in the airport!

7. Other passengers have started shouting and threatening to sue.

8. But you know nobody will do anything!

9. Then when you expect them to announce that your flight is boarding…

10. They announce your flight is cancelled!

17 Things You’ll Understand If You Ever Had Nigerians On Your Flight

1. When the flight is full and you all start fighting to get on the plane first.

2. When you enter the plane and the smell of fish hits you.

3. Nigerians, when the pilot announces that the flight will take off late:

4. When someone with 6 carry-on bags won’t let you put your own bag in the overhead cabin.

5. When you see your country people taking selfies in the first class compartment then going to sit in the economy class they paid for.

6. When the Nigerian flight attendants starts talking in an accent from a completely different planet.

7. Having Nigerians on a flight and hearing “Do you know who I am?” at least once:

8. When someone leads a plane-wide prayer session before take off.

9. When they say put off your phone but there is still that one ‘businessman’ that is still making a call.

10. There will always be those people arguing about football or politics at the back of the plane.

11. When they tell a plane full of Nigerians to put off the lights during a night flight.

12. When the plane hits a little turbulence.

13. ​Nigerians and waiting for the seatbelt sign to go off before removing their seatbelts:

14. When the plane lands safely and as Nigerians, you cannot help but clap.

15. Pilot: “Please remain seated until the plane stops mov-“. Nigerians:

16. When the plane lands and everyone is running to the baggage claim/immigration place.

17. Nigerians when it’s time to get their luggage from the overhead cabin:

All The Things That Happen On A Plane Filled With Nigerians

There’s usually no space for hand luggage because everyone else has like 10 carry on bags

And you might see some people taking pictures in the first class compartment then going to seat in coach

And there’s a queue 5 hours before the plane is scheduled for departure

And you can hear people shouting and trying to let everyone know they’re VIPs

And you can see huge ‘Ghana must go’ bags everywhere

And there’s a lot of noise and babies crying

There’s always that one person who holds a fervent prayer session before the plane takes off

And the one who screams ‘Blood of Jesus’ when there’s slight turbulence

And everyone claps when the plane finally lands

What other things happen on a plane filled with Nigerians?

13. Nigerians and waiting for the seatbelt sign to go off before removing their seatbelts: