By Ghazali Ibrahim
Just days after the high-profile incident involving Fuji musician KWAM1 at Abuja Airport, another case of passenger misconduct has emerged, this time at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
On Sunday, August 11, 2025, a female passenger arriving on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and confronted airport security officials.
Videos circulating on social media platforms, particularly X , show the visibly agitated passenger, dressed in a white top and black trousers, yelling at officials who attempted to pacify her.
In one clip, she appeared to physically attack a female air hostess, with eyewitnesses claiming she slapped the crew member.
The situation eventually drew the intervention of airport police officers, who managed to restore order after the disturbance drew the attention of travellers and staff.
Reacting to the incident, Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), attributed the confrontation to the passenger’s refusal to comply with crew instructions.
He urged air travellers to take directives from cabin crew seriously, particularly routine safety procedures such as switching off mobile devices during takeoff and landing.
This latest incident follows closely on the heels of the NCAA’s imposition of a six-month flight ban on popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known as KWAM1, over alleged in-flight misconduct.
The proximity of these events has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of passenger disruptions in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The NCAA has reiterated its commitment to enforcing strict compliance with aviation safety protocols and ensuring that all passengers adhere to established guidelines to maintain order and safety within the nation’s airspace.
