An employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company, Auwal Dankode, has been commended for his honesty after returning $10,000 found in a plane.
Dankode, a worker at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, was sais to have discovered $10,000, about N16m while cleaning the aircraft.
A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makaman, said in a post on the X platform on Wednesday that Dankode, after discovering the cash, promptly reported the incident to the airline company’s manager, initiating a search for the rightful owner.
His immediate action, according to Zagazola, has earned him widespread praise and admiration.
Zagazola said Dankode, a native of Kode in Kano State, is renowned for his strong fear of God and unwavering integrity.
His selfless act, he said, has highlighted the importance of honesty and accountability in the workplace.
Zagazola added that as investigations continue to identify the owner of the lost money, “Auwal’s actions serve as a shining example of the positive impact that even small acts of kindness can have.”
The post read, “This boy, Named Auwal Ahmed Dankode, an employee of Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), found $10,000—approximately N16m—Inside a plane while cleaning it.
“Upon discovering the money, Auwal immediately reported it to the airline company’s manager to initiate the search for the rightful owner. The incident took place at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Auwal, originally from Kode in Kano State, is known for his strong fear of God and honesty.”
Meanwhile, X platform users have continued to commend Auwal for his honesty.
A user, identified with the handle @SuperSlimEli, tweeted, “I respect people like this. We still have good people in this country; they should be protected at all costs.”
Yaya Aba, with @Maxajee, said, “He’s God-fearing… most people would have kept mute about it and spent the money.”
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