Video: Ibom Air Bans Passenger for Assaulting Crew, Clashing with Airport Security

 

Ibom Air has banned a passenger, identified as Comfort Emmanson, for allegedly assaulting its crew and engaging in a confrontation with airport security at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Sunday.

According to a statement issued by the airline, the incident occurred after Emmanson was asked to switch off her personal fan during boarding. The request reportedly led to a heated exchange, which escalated into physical assault on the crew and a clash with security personnel.

The airline confirmed it has submitted a detailed report of the incident to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and imposed a permanent travel restriction on Emmanson.

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The statement reads: “This action prompted a verbal tirade from Emmanson. The situation was eventually calmed, and the flight departed as scheduled."

“Upon arrival in Lagos, Emmanson waited for all other passengers to disembark and then proceeded to confront the purser who had earlier instructed her."

"She walked up to the unsuspecting purser, stepped on her, forcibly tore off her wig, removed her glasses and threw them to the floor, and used her footwear to assault her."

"She slapped her several times, and when the other cabin crew member tried to intervene, she slapped her too. She then attempted to forcibly remove a fire extinguisher to use as a weapon, an act that could have damaged and grounded the aircraft."

“By this time, the Pilot-in-Command had alerted airport security. Before security could arrive, the purser, as seen in the viral video on the internet, prevented the passenger from leaving the aircraft until security arrived."

"The arrival of Ibom Air Security personnel did not deter the passenger, as she attacked them as well, lashing out violently at both Ibom Air and FAAN security."

"She was then restrained and removed from the aircraft by force. Even after disembarking, she continued to assault both Ibom Air and FAAN security staff and even slapped the ground supervisor."

“The passenger was removed from the ramp and taken into custody by FAAN security and handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation."

“Ibom Air has since submitted a report on the incident to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and placed a travel restriction on Emmanson, who will no longer be permitted to fly on any of our aircraft.”