Security personnel at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, Kwara State, apprehended a suspected stowaway on Wednesday who tried to leave the country by hiding under a departing aircraft.

The suspect, identified as Segun Martins, was caught at exactly 3.02 p.m. after gaining unauthorized access to the restricted airside area of the airport.

Authorities said Martins was found at the base of an Overland Airways aircraft as it was taxiing for takeoff.

On his verified 𝕏 handle, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Michael Achimugu, disclosed that the suspect had tried to conceal himself between the aircraft’s tyres in a desperate bid to escape the country.

He confirmed that the man was immediately arrested and handed over to personnel of the Airport Police Command for interrogation and further investigation.

Achimugu said, “At approximately 1502 hours, a male, identified as Segun Martins, gained unauthorized access to the foot of an Overland aircraft that was about to taxi for takeoff and attempted to conceal himself between the aircraft tires.

“Ground security apprehended the individual. He was immediately handed over to the Airport Police for further investigation.

“Mr Segun Martins stated that he believed the aircraft was bound for the United States of America and intended to escape by hiding on the aircraft.”

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The deputy governor of Bayelsa state, Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been confirmed de@d after he collapsed earlier this afternoon, December 11.

He is said to have collapsed while in his office at about 1.30pm and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa where he has now been confirmed de@d.

Born on September 5, 1965, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was 60 years old at the time of his de@th.

Vanguard reports that the deputy governor collapsed in serious condition before being transported to the hospital’s emergency unit where has now been certified de@d.

Sources claim he has overtime maintained a demanding work schedule and have described him as a “workaholic” who rarely found time to rest.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a uniformed officer being assaulted by a mob over an allegation of stealing.

The video, which began circulating on Wednesday, captured the officer with blood pouring from his mouth as he sat on the ground surrounded by an angry crowd.

Visibly distressed and pleading, the officer, still in his uniform, appeared helpless as dozens of onlookers held up their phones to record the scene.

While voices in the background repeatedly accused him of theft, the specific offense remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.

At one point in the footage, another officer attempted to intervene, pushing through the crowd in a bid to rescue his colleague.

The mob continued chanting “Ole! (Thief)” in Yoruba as commercial vehicles and tricycles moved slowly around the scene.

A yellow commercial bus with the inscription “Ayedade” was also visible, suggesting the incident occurred in a busy Lagos axis.

Reacting to the circulating footage, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, said the command had commenced efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and confirm the officer’s identity.

Adebisi wrote on X, ”The command has seen the viral video.

“We are investigating to determine the full circumstances and confirm the identity of the officer. Updates will follow soon.”

Recall the Nigerian Police Force had urged the public to refrain from mob justice, reiterating that allegations, whether against civilians or security operatives, must be handled through lawful channels.

Ekwutosblog Online had reported that the Plateau State Police Command confirmed the arrest of 18 individuals in connection with the killing of a police officer simply known as Inspector Jeremiah and a suspect during a mob attack in Bassa Local Government Area.

It was gathered that the mob attack occurred when police officers attempted to apprehend a suspect accused of intimidation, trespass, and farm encroachment.

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