Kano Airport Cleaner Returns $10,000 Found in Aircraft While Cleaning It

Auwal Dankode, a dedicated cleaner with the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), is now an overnight sensation following his honest act of returning 10,000 dollars, about 16 million Naira, he found while cleaning an aircraft at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria.

The story came to light through a tweet, which popped up on X, formerly Twitter, by a user going by the handle @alaya_001 this Wednesday, August 28. The post had an attachment of Dankode holding the recovered dollar bills. According to @alaya_001, Dankode found this money while doing his usual cleaning duties and immediately brought the matter to the attention of his company’s manager. This timely intervention would pave the way for an immediate search for the actual owner of the money.

The tweet by the netizen read: “This boy, one Auwal Ahmed Dankode, who works with the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), while cleaning the plane, found $10,000-approximately 16 million Naira-inside the plane. Being aware of the money, Auwal immediately reported it to the manager of the airline company in order to start searching for the rightful owner. The incident had taken place at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Auwal, from Kode in Kano State, is noted for his strong fear of God, coupled with his honesty.

Hailing from a little village called Kode in Kano State, Auwal Dankode had been noted for his straightforwardness and unblemished moral principles. His inability to hold onto such a large sum of money for himself and instead return it to the rightful owner earned him respect and accolades within the community and beyond. This story is deemed touching; at this time, honesty is considered a rare commodity.

News about Dankode’s integrity issue went viral in social media, with many of its users praising his honesty and fine character. There are even those who would call for some recognition or a reward for Dankode-after all, integrity such as his should be praised and encouraged.

Dankode’s act is a stern reminder that honesty is the best policy, come what may. His story also brings out the fact that even though ethics and morality are not missing, yet they still can have a strong impact on society.