Jim Iyke Speaks On ‘Arrest’ By Airport Security

Nigerian actor, Jim Iyke, has denied reports he was arrested at the airport on Monday.

Speaking in an interview with TheNetng, the actor said he was shocked at reports of his arrest, adding that he has received numerous telephone calls as regards the report.

Recall that earlier today, reports had it that the actor was arrested by security operatives after allegedly slapping a staff of Dana Air.

According to the report, Iyke arrived the airport late, however, when a security staff of the airline tried to search him, the actor got angry and attacked the staff.

PUNCH reports that Dana Air’s Media and Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa, who confirmed the incident, said Iyke was, however, released, after he had apologised to the airline employee.

But, denying the claims, Iyke said he only had a delayed flight and was only being escorted by his two personal assistants and police escort.

“The truth is that I was running late for a flight in Abuja, and my people had sent my luggage a flight ahead. I tried hard not to miss the flight, but by the time I made it to the gate, the captain had almost shut the aircraft,” he said.

“One of the security guards who saw me struggling to make my way in got overzealous and got into an argument with my PA. Then they started exchanging words and pointing fingers at the heat of the moment.

“At the end of the day, we couldn’t even make it (the flight) and when we were coming back, the airport assistant went to call the police and said my personal assistant hit his face and pushed him.

“But when the policeman saw that it was me, I told them to let us go downstairs to resolve the matter, it was an issue of tempers fraying. We then went downstairs and the matter was resolved. I even boarded the same Dana Air Craft and I was shocked upon my arrival to hear that I was arrested by the police. Which police?

“The funny part is that this guy they said I slapped came to pick me up at the lounge and took me to the plane. He got me a better seat and I gave him little change because I know the country is hard. We hugged and ended it on a great note. The manager himself took me to the plane and I told him to school his staff on how to treat people.

“It’s sad the length that people will go to spread the fake news about people.”