NewStats: 3,263,793 , 8,181,421 topics. Date: Saturday, 07 June 2025 at 11:04 PM 4v1b35

A British Airways flight 83 from London Heathrow to Abuja on Thursday suddenly landed in Lagos instead of completing its journey to Abuja over concerns of a terror attack at the country’s capital.

Checks by Peoples Gazette on Flightrader showed the flight changed course upon entering Nigerian airspace on Friday morning.

Some engers on the aeroplane complained that the flight was diverted to Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos after short notice via email.

A enger on the aeroplane, Olufemi Ojo, described it as a “horrible experience” after their flight was delayed upon landing at the airport without prior notice.

He said when they landed in Nigeria on Thursday, engers received a message that the flight would be landing in Lagos before they proceeded to Abuja.

Mr Ojo said engers waited for over an hour at the Lagos airport, accusing British Airways of being “unapologetic.”

“We had a horrible experience on our journey from London to Abuja. The flight was delayed, we did not leave until 11:45 a.m., and then we got an email saying that we are bringing us to Lagos for 90 minutes wait,” added Mr Ojo. “We landed in Lagos, and then we waited for more than an hour. British Airways, unapologetic, asked everyone to come down.”

A spokesperson for British Airways did not immediately return a request seeking comments about the development.

Mr Ojo said engers were still at the airport waiting for British Airways to change their crew so they could proceed on their journey.

“We are done now, and we are supposed to go to Abuja and they said they need to change crew and we are still waiting for that. This is quite horrible for British Airways,” the traveller further stated. “We have a better understanding that it is not possible for Air Peace to take British to London and then landing them in Manchester. It’s a horrible experience. We are here at the Muritala Muhammed Airport no air conditioner, as usual Nigeria frustration.”

Meanwhile, the UK government has advised its nationals to stay clear of Abuja due to potential terrorist attacks.

https://gazettengr.com/engers-groan-as-british-airways-diverts-abuja-flight-to-lagos-over-terror-alerts/

Ahhhhhh
E don reach like that

I won't complain against someone who want keep me safe

That's serious.

Like seriously

All these nonsense will be over shortly as soon as peter Obi is sworn in as the president FRN.

PETER OBI for president inshallah

What do you expect from a country with various security issues. Its just to tell u that nowhere is safe in this country. Though, British Airways fuvvcked up but our country insecurity is the reason behind boycott Abuja to land in lagos. I feel for the travellers sha.

Nonsense

Worse night mare landing at Lagos Airport

Everybody just Dey live in fear. May God help us.

This country don cast

I no even know wetin to talk again... Nigeria matter tire me no be small

Expect more diverts, everyone should be on guard during this period. Next year we can correct this by voting for Peter Obi

so why the complain,abi they prefer to be a victim??

Buhari still doing damage to Nigeria

Thanks to Tinubu who ed him twice

If you Nigerians live in fear, show that anger in 2023 when you go to the polls and also make sure your vote count.

Don't groan and complain when you vote for the same old garbage politicians and expect better result after.

The choice is clear: Be OBIDIENT or whine and GROAN in vain after 2023. The challenge to salvage the sinking ship has never been bigger.

Let us vote out this evil parties come 2023

This is serious.

Nna mehn..

America be causing headaches since 1884

Now our 9 ja isn’t safe

Lol... is Lagos even safe
Men wea go run men street for daylight
MM2 especially those offloading will saps the nutrients from your wallet

At least no ne Air Peace and these other Nigerian Flights

They'll pay you guys real compesation

Terrorist that Buhari failed to crush and left unchecked are about to take over the central government.

Meanwhile, the British govt should get updated on the recent happenings in Lagos state.

It's really horrible, disgusting and hurtful. Our government has exceedingly failed us. This led credence to the see finish being experienced from British Airways and co.
However, we pray for better, more secured and prosperous Nigeria.

Drama queens.

It is well

Nawa oo

Mindlog:
This is serious.

Idiots, all they know is complain, the airline is trying to keep them safe, and the airline even preinformed them,
But look at dumb people crying like children and quickly playing the racism card.
Thunder fire una, if not for the fact that I value the aircraft I would have asked the pilots to fly you'all to the terrorist territory.

And this other thief told us not to worry

oshozondii:


https://gazettengr.com/engers-groan-as-british-airways-diverts-abuja-flight-to-lagos-over-terror-alerts/

Bros use that annoyance and ensure u vote right.. be obedient

oshozondii:


https://gazettengr.com/engers-groan-as-british-airways-diverts-abuja-flight-to-lagos-over-terror-alerts/

Even when the CAPITAL is insecure, TINUBU'S lagos deem it fit receive engers from anywhere in the world without fear of terrorists attack. How many of us here can say that our state is as secure as Lagos State? Vote for someone that knows road, a vote for TINUBU is a vote for security (PEACE), prosperity and Unity.