A disturbing incident unfolded on a flight from Abuja to Lagos on August 10, 2025, involving a passenger, Comfort Emmason, and the cabin crew.
According to reports, Emmason refused to turn off her mobile phone despite repeated announcements from the pilot-in-command.
The situation escalated when the plane landed, and Emmason confronted the cabin crew, physically assaulting one of them, tearing her wig, and stripping naked during the altercation. Witnesses claimed Emmason also attempted to pull out a fire extinguisher cylinder, posing a significant threat to the safety of everyone on board.
Tunde Mushood, Special Advisor on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed that Emmason was detained by the police and later remanded in the Kirikiri Correctional Facility.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority was also notified, and Emmason has been barred from flying interstate with any aircraft.
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at Ibom Air emphasized the importance of adhering to flight instructions, warning that failure to comply could have disastrous consequences.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for passengers to respect the authority of flight crews and follow safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all on board.
