VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof to Face Sanctions for Endangering Passengers with In-Flight Fight – NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, otherwise known as Mr Jollof, will face sanctions following an altercation aboard an Asaba-Lagos flight on Monday.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, condemned the altercation, describing it as “unacceptable behaviour”.
Achimugu urged the airline to report the incident to the NCAA, noting that his department would forward the case to the legal unit for appropriate advice and action.
“There is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full strength of the law,” he stated. “It is even more shameful when one considers both of them partners in educating their millions of followers to avoid unruly behavior.”
The Director expressed uncertainty about whether the pilot had both passengers deplaned or if they were flown to their destination, adding that “if it was the latter, there will be consequences.”
Achimugu stressed that the actions of both parties put the safety of all other passengers and crew at risk, as well as the safety of the aircraft.
He disclosed that the NCAA has invested significant effort and resources in educating passengers about the dangers and consequences of unruly behaviour.
“In this case, no matter what led to the fracas, there is no excuse that makes it acceptable,” he further stated.
