JUST IN: NIGERIAN AIRLINE OPERATORS PLACE UNRULY IBOM AIR PASSENGER ON LIFETIME NO-FLY BAN
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By ‘Leke Yusuf
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed Comfort Emmanson on a lifetime no-fly ban due to her unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on Sunday, August 10.
In a press statement signed by Prof. Obiora Okonkwo (OFR) Spokesperson for AON, the statement reads: “We condemn the violent incident involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a passenger on lbom Air fligh1 Q9 303 from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. We reviewed the detailed statement issued by lbom Air regarding the incident and we commend the airline for its swift and professional handling of this unfortunate event and fully endorse the actions taken.
“The incident which Ibom Air described, from the initial refusal by the passenger to comply with safet nstructions regarding mobile phone usage which led to the brutal physical assault on lbom Air crew members and the attempted use of a fire extinguisher as a weapon, constitutes one of the most evere cases of unruly passenger behaviour witnessed this year.
“This was not just disruptive; it was a sustained,violent attack that placed the lives of crew, passengers, and the integrity of the aircraft itself at risk.
“This behaviour is unacceptable. Therefore, effective immediately, the AON has placed Ms. Emmanson on its ‘No Fly’ list indefinitely. She is hereby banned from flying with any AON member either domestically or internationally for life.
“Such incidents have become one too many with the most recent being the incident involving Nigerian musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) on ValueJet and the unruly behaviour of Senator Adams Oshiomhole towards the members of staff of Air Peace.
“It is also worth mentioning that this incident exposes the vulnerabilities in the security response by the Aviation Security (AVSEC). The AON urgently calls on FAAN to immediately review and tighten security procedures at all airports across the country
“The AON stands united with Ibom Air and all our members in maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards unruly airline passengers. Going forward, anyone who exhibits such behaviour will suffer similar consequence. While we recognise the rights of passengers to express their grievances, such actions must follow due process. We are committed to protecting our employees, passengers equipment and to maintain the highest safety standards.”
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