A recent incident on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos has sparked an investigation by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The incident involved a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly refused to switch off her mobile phone during takeoff, leading to a physical altercation with flight crew and ground staff upon landing.¹ ²
*Details of the Incident*
- Comfort Emmanson allegedly refused to comply with safety instructions to switch off her mobile device before takeoff.
- The situation escalated into physical assaults on both flight crew and ground staff when the plane landed in Lagos.
- Videos of the incident circulated online, showing Emmanson confronting security personnel.
*NCAA's Response*
- The NCAA has appealed to passengers who were on board the Ibom Air flight (IAN513) to come forward with their accounts of the incident.
- Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, urged witnesses to contact him via DM or email at michael.achimugu@ncaa.gov.ng.
- The NCAA is conducting a fact-finding mission in Lagos, engaging with police and security personnel involved in handling the case.³
*Aftermath and Reactions*
- Ibom Air imposed a permanent travel ban on Emmanson.
- The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) also placed Emmanson on a lifetime no-fly list for both domestic and international flights.
- Emmanson has been remanded in Kirikiri correctional facility pending a court hearing scheduled for October.
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