LAGOS – Security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), has arrested three unruly passengers aboard Air Peace London to Lagos flight for disruptive behaviours.

The Head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace, Dr Ejike Ndiulo disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

The statement explained that the three passengers were apprehended on Wednesday upon arrival at the Lagos airport.

They were said to have endangered the safety of the flight, other passengers and crew.

“The incident occurred during flight when two of the individuals identified as Adedigba Adewale and Ashibogu Magnus, originally seated in Economy Class.

“Unlawfully occupied seats in the Business Class cabin and refused multiple directives from the crew to return to their assigned seats. They bullied their way through to the business class unauthorised.

“Despite efforts to de-escalate the situation, the unruly passengers remained defiant, creating a tense atmosphere onboard,” the statement read.

Additionally, the statement said that the individuals disregarded the instructions of the crew and openly consumed a bottle of rum they had brought onboard the flight.

Also, the third unruly passenger identified as Iwonze Benjamin joined in the consumption of the rum and very unruly behaviour.

“This furthermore exacerbated their unruly conduct. Their behaviour raised security and safety concerns among passengers and crew, prompting the captain to make repeated announcements from the cockpit.

“Recognising the potential threat, the flight crew notified security agencies in Nigeria ahead of arrival.

“Upon landing, law enforcement officials were on the ground to apprehend the individuals who were taken into custody for further investigations.”

The airline’s management praised its crew members for their professionalism in handling the safety threat and reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and adherence to global aviation standards.

The airline emphasised that any form of disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and assured the public of its continuous efforts to uphold the highest levels of security and order on all flights.

The statement also informed that the authorities were currently investigating the incident, and appropriate legal action would follow.

InforealityNews recalls that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, had recently said it would take stringent measures against unruly and disruptive passenger.

The Airlines Operators of Nigeria, AON, in meeting held in Lagos, had joined forces with the NCAA to tackle the menace.