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Owner of luggage emitting smoke at Kotoka handed to NIB

Management of the Kotoka International Airport has confirmed an incident at the Terminal 3 Departure Hall of on Sunday, September 22 when a passenger’s luggage was discovered to be emitting smoke at approximately 3:27 p.m.

The luggage was located at the baggage wrap area, prompting immediate action from the Operations Room of the Aviation Security Department.

The security team swiftly isolated the bag, and passengers in the terminal were evacuated as per the Ghana Airports Company Limited’s (GACL) Emergency Operations procedures.

In a statement, the management of KIA disclosed that the passenger involved has been handed over to the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) for interrogation.

The GACL also reminded passengers not to travel with batteries, as doing so violates International Civil Aviation Regulations. Luggage containing prohibited items, including batteries, will be confiscated, and the owner handed over to authorities.

The GACL management expressed gratitude to passengers in the departure hall for their cooperation during the evacuation, emphasising that passenger safety remains their top priority.

Terminal operations have since resumed smoothly.

Below is the full statement

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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