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A Nigerian man traveling to Turkey had a terrifying experience at the airport when his Timberland shoes triggered the security scannerHis overweight luggage led him to wear his Timberlands while placing lighter shoes in his bag, but the unexpected alarm caused fear and confusionThe scanner’s repeated alarms made him fear he might be accused of carrying something illegal, despite being completely innocentCHECK OUT: Earning Potential from Day One. Discover Multiple Revenue Streams That Can Help You Earn $800+ Monthly (At the Start!), Even with a Small AudienceA Nigerian man who planned to travel to Turkey recently shared a harrowing experience at the airport, revealing how his Timberland shoes almost landed him in jail.He recounted what happened when he reached the security barrier after taking the shoes out of his bag and putting them on, due to the heavy weight of his luggage. Airport security detains Nigerian man after Timberland shoes set off alarm.
Photo source: TikTok/@horlu_babySource: TikTokMan temporarily detained over Timberland shoesHowever, he immediately regretted his decision when the security scanner began beeping, as if detecting an illegal object or substance hidden in his shoes.Read alsoChurch reportedly sacks pastor for not brining enough tithe and offering, story causes buzz onlineCHECK OUT: Your Opinion Matters — Tell Us How Legit.ng Can Improve and Win Access To The Copywriting Course for Free.The man, identified as @horlu_baby, documented his experience in two videos posted on his TikTok page. The first video showed him at the airport attempting to pass through the barrier but being stopped.He explained that his bag was overweight, so he decided to wear his Timberlands while putting a lighter pair of shoes in his bag. However, the shoes triggered the scanner, causing panic.Speaking about the ordeal, he said:”Guys, because of my Timberland they wouldn’t let me go. Guys, may your shoe not put you in trouble. I was travelling to Turkey and my bag was over weight so I decided to wear my Timberland and put my other shoes in the bag.””As we were about going through the barrier and na so my shoe dey beep, e dey beep and I was like what did I do, it’s just a normal shoe, it’s just Timberland.”Read alsoFather calls out daughter for dangerous holiday video ‘chilling’ with lions”The shoe has to be checked, in my mind I was like na my ex buy me this shoe o, hope she did not put coc’aine in this thing.”Nigerian man nearly lands in jail after airport security flagged his Timberlands
Photo source: @horlu_babySource: TikTokHe revealed how terrified he felt, fearing he was about to land in serious trouble despite having nothing to hide.He also shared a warning for travelers: “Don’t wear Timberland when traveling. I was panicking because I’m like I’ve not put anything in this shoe, they checked and couldn’t find anything. I was allowed to go.””If you’re wearing Timberland and you say you’re traveling, I’ll advise you to wear flip flop, put that Timberland in your box because it’s going to beep and they’ll check the hell out of that shoe and you’ll be thinking you’re a criminal. Especially me, I’m now black again. Thank God for my life sha.”His story quickly gained attention, with many users flocking to the comment section of his post to share their reactions and advice.Read alsoCatholic priest stops after seeing young men drinking alcohol, joins them and asks for one bottleReactions follow man’s Timberland shoes ordealẀĘŁŤĤ wrote: “The shoe na original and it has iron that’s why it happned ro my brother to.”marv_log stated:”Timberland wan land you in trouble.”Daasebre noted:”It’s the metal thing hanging off the shoe with the tag.”Fatiah Kay expressed:”Why you con Dey panic , e Dey obvious from your look say you are scared.”ABBY noted:”Lol its happens often when one wears boot lol dont be dramatic. Winter is almost here and more drama with folks wearing boot.”Hardey’s Craft & Collections noted: “Timberland wan land you for wahala.”VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Man stopped at airport over fake iPhoneLegit.ng previously reported that a young man ran into trouble at an airport after his iPhone failed a security scanner check. Airport officials confiscated the device due to concerns over its authenticity. Read alsoCompany takes action against absent worker not knowing he had passed awayHe later shared his experience online, explaining why he had purchased the phone and detailing how the incident unfolded, highlighting the challenges of carrying counterfeit electronics through security.ATTENTION: Don’t get swayed by fake news; don’t spread it either. Join our free fact-checking course now and get certified! Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng. Source: Legit.ng