CHIKA Egwu Udensi, a flight attendant with Arik Air, was
Monday, arrested at Heathrow Airport, London for possession of illicit
drugs.
According to reports, Udensi was allegedly in possession of 2.76 kilogramme of a substance suspected to be cocaine.
Spokesman
of the airline, Mr. Ola Adebanji, in a statement released, Tuesday,
said the airline is presently investigating the matter.
“The airline
again reaffirms its commitment to the fight against drug and illicit
substances’ trafficking and will not tolerate the use of any of its
aircraft or crew for the courier of banned items and substances.
“Arik
Air is a responsible Nigerian company always seeking to maintain and
uphold the integrity and proud reputation of the nation.
“Arik Air
carries out very stringent checks on all members of staff and its
travelling guests ahead of all flights. The airline will continue to
focus its attention on measures to prevent the possibility of any future
similar incidents”, the statement said.
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