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This man claimed he was only 15 to avoid deportation. Image via Facebook: Real Responders

Umm…Grown man claims he’s 15 to avoid deportation from airport [watch]

A Nigerian man caused quite a scene at a UK airport after he was caught with fake documents. Bizarrely, he claimed he was only 15!

UK airport

This man claimed he was only 15 to avoid deportation. Image via Facebook: Real Responders

There was a lot of drama at a UK airport after authorities nabbed a Nigerian man with fake documentation. According to the man, he wanted to escape a dire situation in his home country Nigeria. He then said that he got the passport from a good samaritan who wanted to help him. Bizarrely, the visibly grown man also claims that he is only 15 years old.

Dramatic day at UK airport after a man claims he’s only 15!

Officials at the Heathrow airport in the UK had their work cut out for them after spotting a young man with fake documents. After detaining the guy for questioning things took a rather dramatic turn.

According to the man whose name is Okpegwa Benson, he ran from Nigeria after both his parents were killed by brazen robbers. He also went on to say that he is not safe in Nigeria and was looking for safety in the UK.

After some more questioning, he changed his tune and then said that he was given the documents by a good samaritan who just wanted to offer him some help.

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One of his bizarre claims was that he is only 15, despite looking a lot older, Real Responders reports. Briefly News also reports that he was sent to a shelter in the UK but soon thereafter went missing and still has not been found.

People react to the viral clip

After spotting the clip, many people have shared their thoughts on Benson’s story. While some felt bad for him, others laughed at his feeble attempt to dupe officials. It is also worth mentioning that the incident may have occurred a few years ago but has still shocked many.

Christian Fuseini Abusigri said:

“This is how bad and uninhabitable we are turning Sub-Sahara Africa into.”

Fannie Mashilo said:

“Amnesty International has declared Nigeria the poverty capital of the world therefore people in that country don’t care anymore and will do anything to survive.”

Sindiso WaseNgwana said:

“He does look 15 indeed! If each year has 20 months and each month 45 days.”

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