Ibom Air Passenger: NCAA Provides Insight Into Emmason Airport Row
- The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority reported on an incident involving Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted an Ibom Air cabin crew member after refusing to turn off her mobile devices before take-off on August 11, 2025.
- Emmanson confronted the Purser after landing in Lagos, which led to her being charged and a no-fly ban imposed by Ibom Air.
- NCAA's Director of Public Affairs, Mike Achimugu, emphasized that the airline made the decision to take legal action against Emmanson, highlighting that unruly behavior is unacceptable.
- Achimugu stressed the importance of obeying aviation safety rules, stating that compliance with crew instructions is critical for safety.
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Ibom Air Clash: NCAA pledges fairness, condemns passenger assault
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured the public of a fair resolution to the viral Ibom Air incident involving a passenger and a cabin crew member, while warning that unruly conduct will be met with legal consequences. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, said: “No matter the provocation, rest assured that you can always file your complain…
NCAA Clarifies Role in Passenger Cases
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mike Achimugu, has explained the agency’s limited role in two recent unruly passenger incidents, stressing that it only intervenes when necessary and within its legal mandate. Speaking on Tuesday’s edition of The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Achimugu said that in the case of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate…
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"We are not involved in Ibom Air detention case", NCAA clarifies
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified its role in two recent passenger incidents, stating that it was not the agency but the airline, Ibom Air, that pressed charges against Ms Comfort Emmanson. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, explained that […] The post “We are not involved in Ibom Air detention case”, NCAA clarifies ap…
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