Reported by: Ime Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Henry Owen
Asaba – United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed an in-flight altercation involving Martins Vincent Otse, a social media activist known as VeryDarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof.
According to the airline’s public relations officer, Chibuike Uloka, the incident occurred during the boarding of flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on Monday. Uloka stated that the crew acted “immediately and professionally” in line with global aviation safety protocols to de-escalate the situation.
“Both passengers were deboarded without delay to ensure the safety, comfort, and security of all other passengers and crew members. They were subsequently handed over to airport security for further investigation,” Uloka said. “After all standard procedures were completed, the flight departed safely while the passengers involved in the altercation were still with the authorities.”
The airline emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that threatens the safety or well-being of passengers or crew and reaffirmed its commitment to providing a secure and respectful travel experience across its network.
The incident gained widespread attention after video footage of the physical confrontation between Mr Jollof and VeryDarkMan went viral, showing the two men trading blows while fellow passengers attempted to intervene.
Reacting to the situation, Michael Achimugu, director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), reiterated that the agency maintains zero tolerance for unruly conduct on any aircraft and confirmed that both individuals would face the full weight of the law.
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