The Federal Government has withdrawn criminal complaints in two high-profile cases of alleged unruly behaviour at Nigerian airports, citing stakeholder consultations and expressions of remorse from those involved.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development said the decision was taken on compassionate grounds after reviewing incidents involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson and Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1.
In Ms. Emmanson’s case, Ibom Air agreed to withdraw its complaint over her alleged disruptive conduct aboard a flight on August 10, 2025. The minister confirmed she will be released from Kirikiri Prisons this week, following police formalities, while the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) will lift her lifetime flying ban.
For KWAM 1, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will reduce his flight ban to one month and withdraw its police complaint. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will also engage him as an ambassador for airport security protocol.
The Minister further revealed that the licences of ValueJet’s Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer Ivan Oloba — linked to the KWAM 1 incident — will be restored after a one-month suspension and mandatory professional reappraisal.
Beyond the cases, all aviation agencies will hold a retreat next week to retrain security personnel on managing disruptive passengers and de-escalating conflicts, while airlines will review staff conduct towards travellers.
“These decisions were taken purely on compassionate grounds,” the Minister stated. “Government will not pander to politically motivated sentiments when laws are broken. However, after these acts of clemency, safety and security in aviation remain paramount.”
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