A passenger named Rony Gomez Alberto was arrested after claiming to have a bomb and attempting to storm the cockpit of a United Airlines flight.
According to reports, Alberto allegedly made the bomb threat and tried to gain access to the cockpit area of the aircraft.
United Airlines is one of the United States' largest carriers, and incidents involving threats of violence or explosives are treated with the highest priority by airline and security officials.
Alberto was taken into custody by authorities following the incident and is currently being processed under relevant aviation security regulations.
Bomb threats on commercial flights are a serious security concern that can disrupt travel and endanger passengers and crew, prompting rigorous response protocols from airlines and law‑enforcement agencies.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>