Passenger’s expensive gadgets reportedly stolen at airport

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to express frustration after discovering that his MacBook Pro and PlayStation 5 were allegedly stolen from his luggage upon arriving in Nigeria.

Sharing a video on X (formerly Twitter), the visibly distraught traveler narrated how the expensive gadgets, which were confirmed to be in his possession at check-in, mysteriously vanished before he reclaimed his bags at the airport.

According to him, his luggage was scanned and cleared by airline staff during departure from Cape Town, with the MacBook Pro clearly visible on the scan. However, upon arrival in Nigeria, he noticed that the bag had been tampered with.

“This is my bag, a MacBook Pro was removed from here. This lady scanned it. When I left Cape Town, my bag weighed over 19 kg. Now it’s about 13 kg. I’m doing this as evidence in case of legal purposes,” he said in the video.

He also revealed that both of his bags, which were securely locked and tied, had been forcibly opened. Despite the clear signs of tampering, airport officials reportedly claimed the luggage arrived in that condition.

“They opened this bag as well. Both bags were locked and tied. Now they’re telling me that’s how it came,” he added.

The post quickly gained traction online, with netizens expressing outrage over the recurring issue of baggage theft at airports. Many called for increased surveillance, accountability, and stronger measures to protect travelers’ belongings.

See some netizens’ reactions below;

@CitizenLadimeji: “Sorry for your loss. Why would you ever leave such valuables in your bags …. why not carry on? All these items will fit neatly in your laptop bag or carry on case.”

@morgan_xy: “Nigeria in general is a crime scene. Anywhere no safe.”

@INDEED_T: “Omo firstly don’t even make mistake of putting your gadget in your checkin bag it might even break from the way they handle bags, and if those other African countries don’t steal it Nigeria airport will do the job be wise.”

@PearlyBold: “That lady should be made to provide it. She looks guilty.”

@ChukwuebukaEmj: “Normal levels for Lagos, dem fit empty your bag completely sef and still beg you for money. E hard say you hear this kind matter for Enugu but dem go use begging finish you.”

@chineduORG: “I boycotted Lagos Airport in 2014 when I arrived in Nigeria and my language didn’t arrive for two days of waiting.”

@Boizy_Thegr8: “Brother learn from this experience never ever put your valuables like Laptop and other electronics in your check in luggage put it in your hand luggage Incase of next time.”

@onemind001: “It will take more than an Election ️ for a better Nigeria . It’s getting worse by the day.”