News Central TV | Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today.News Central TV | Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today.
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Features
    • Shows
    • Op-Ed
    • Watch Live
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    News Central TV | Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today.News Central TV | Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today.
    Watch Live Tv
    OUR TV SHOWS
    • BREAKFAST CENTRAL
    • VILLAGE SQUARE AFRICA
    • BUSINESS EDGE
    • SECURE THE CONTINENT
    • ONE SLOT
    • POLITICS HQ
    • REPORT DESK AFRICA
    • E CENTRAL
    News Central TV | Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today.News Central TV | Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today.
    You are at:Home»Lifestyle News»Lagos-bound flight makes a U-turn after news of an explosive on-board
    Lifestyle News

    Lagos-bound flight makes a U-turn after news of an explosive on-board

    Kathleen NdongmoBy Kathleen NdongmoJanuary 31, 201902 Mins Read
    Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    A Lagos-bound Air Peace flight was forced to return to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following safety concerns over an explosive on board the aircraft.

    The Corporate Communications Manager of the carrier, Mr Chris Iwarah, said the pilot aborted the flight after receiving information that there was an explosive on the aircraft.

    Iwarah attributed the false information to an intending passenger who was denied boarding after the crew suspected that he might be mentally challenged.

    He also added that the aircraft was already on its way to Lagos when the pilot made the return.

     “In line with procedures and our high safety standards, the captain-in-command acted professionally, briefed passengers on board and took the decision to return as a precaution” he said. The aircraft landed in Abuja without any incident and passengers disembarked to enable security personnel conduct a check.

    Passengers on board the flight were screened a second time and the aircraft thoroughly checked. At the end of the exercise, the information was found to be a hoax as nothing was found on the aircraft.

    The aircraft was subsequently cleared to depart for Lagos and safely landed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at about 11.44 a.m.”

    The passenger who gave the information has been taken into custody by security operatives for an investigation into the incident.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleWhat are the critical issues facing Africa in 2019?
    Next Article Cameroon star Enganamouit joins Spanish club
    Kathleen Ndongmo

    Related Posts

    Trump Targets African Mineral Wealth at Trade Summit

    July 9, 2025

    CBN Clarifies $50 NRBVN Fee For Diaspora Nigerians

    July 7, 2025

    ECOWAS Leaders Sound Alarm Over Rising Instability

    June 23, 2025
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Latest Stories Today

    Germany: EU Must Act on US Tariffs

    By Abisoye AdeyigaJuly 13, 2025

    The European Union (EU) must be prepared to take “decisive” action against threatened US tariffs…

    PSG Face Chelsea in Club World Cup Final

    Messi Double Lifts Miami Over Nashville

    Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    © 2025 Newscentral Television All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.