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The Digest:

A male passenger was arrested and led off an Abuja-bound plane after allegedly being caught stealing N290,000 from another passenger's luggage, an incident that grounded the aircraft for approximately 20 minutes.

Key Points:
  • The incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, October 8.
  • A white male passenger raised an alarm after discovering his luggage was missing from an overhead bin.
  • A female passenger who allegedly witnessed the suspect moving the luggage pointed him out to the crew.
  • The suspect was searched, and the missing N290,000 was allegedly found in his possession.
  • Airport security officials subsequently boarded the plane to arrest him.
  • A video of the suspect being led off the aircraft has been widely shared online.
  • Witnesses noted the suspect had boarded the flight with minimal luggage, just a bag and a shirt.
This event highlights a severe breach of travel security and social trust, leading to significant disruption and public embarrassment for the accused.

Sources: ChuckEricE

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