The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced an investigation into the clash between social media personality Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr. Jollof) inside the United Airlines flight.
The two men had on Monday, engaged in a fisticuff aboard Flight UN0523 from Asaba International Airport en route Lagos.
After the duo were separated by other passengers, they were handed over to the airport security and led out of the plane.
In a statement posted Monday on his official X account, the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, stressed that airlines are required to report such incidents to the agency for appropriate legal and disciplinary measures.
Achimugu said the NCAA has zero tolerance for unruly behavior aboard aircraft, noting that the altercation endangered passengers and crew and compromised the safety of the flight.
The statement read: “There is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full strength of the law. It is even more shameful when one considers them both partners in educating their millions of followers to avoid unruly behavior.
“While waiting for information (I have reached out to our staff for details now that I am on ground), one wonders if the pilot had both passengers deplaned or if they were flown to destination. If it was the latter, there will be consequences.
“The actions of both men put the safety of all other passengers and the crew at risk. It also put the safety of the aircraft at risk.
“The NCAA has exerted a lot of energy and resources in educating passengers about the dangers of unruly behaviour and its consequences.
“In this case, no matter what led to the fracas, there is no excuse that makes it acceptable.”
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