*The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority petitions the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Inspector-General of Police to probe and prosecute musician King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) and ValueJet airline over the recent security breach at the Abuja Airport

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has petitioned the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF) and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to probe the incident involving musician King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1), popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet over the recent incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, FCT.

KWAM 1’s unruly behaviour and attempted suicide, which occurred Tuesday, August 5, 2025, apparently disrupted aviation standard operational procedures.

绿帽献妻 reports the Fuji musician’s demeanour equally raised concerns over passenger conduct and airline safety protocols at the Nigerian airports.

The NCAA, in a statement, noted its preliminary reports indicated that during a scheduled ValueJet flight VK201, KWAM 1 allegedly involved in actions that violate the extant civil aviation regulations.

Significance of upholding industry safety, by regulators

The aviation sector regulatory agency also stressed the significance of upholding the industry safety standards while ensuring accountability, regardless of the parties involved.

In the regulator’s official reaction, Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NCAA, stated that a letter addressed to the AGF and IGP advocated a comprehensive criminal investigation and the initiation of appropriate prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 supra, and all other applicable laws in the industry.

Similarly, Capt. Chris Najomo, Director-General of NCAA, in an advisory to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), urged the immediate consideration and institution of a No-Fly List for KWAM 1 (on any commercial flight), pending the outcome of official investigations.

The Authority further explained that the advisory is in line with global aviation standards that prioritise the safety of passengers, crew, and airline operations.

The NCAA, therefore, restated its commitment to ensuring that no individual, regardless of their status or public image, undermines the integrity of the aviation industry.

The aviation regulator further said that air passengers are equally held to the same acceptable standards of behaviour and compliance within the Nigerian airspace.

The agency assured Nigerians of further updates as the investigations into the incident continue.

ValueJet pilots鈥� action 鈥榳rong but provoked,鈥� says Ojoughoh

Reacting to the incident also, several Nigerians have taken to the social media to condemn the scenario that played out between KWAM 1 and the two ValueJet pilots at the Abuja Airport.

Mrs. Grace Bose Ojougboh, a former Director at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), who also commented on the burning aviation safety issue Thursday, August 7, said the ValueJet pilots were in a dilemma, as their action was 鈥渨rong but provoked.鈥�

Mrs. Ojougboh, who noted this via her verified social media account, wrote: 鈥淲hile the pilot鈥檚 decision to take off under such unsafe conditions clearly defied aviation standards and cannot be justified, it is equally important to consider why he was pushed to that point.

鈥淓very delay comes with a cost, not just financially but in terms of connecting flights, air traffic coordination, and passenger trust.鈥�

She also submitted that a pilot should never act on impulse or frustration, noting that his (KWAM 1) actions would rightly be investigated.

鈥淏ut it must also be recognised that had the security officials acted swiftly, this entire situation could have been de-escalated long before the pilot ever reached a breaking point.

鈥淭he pilot and the passenger will face consequences, the no fly restriction on the passenger is not enough,鈥� the ex-NCC Director stated.

Commenting how the Abuja airport security were caught pants down in the process, Mrs. Ojougboh said: 鈥淭he security officers who allowed the breach, and the airport authorities who failed to manage the situation must be questioned.

鈥淚f disciplinary action stops with the most visible actors, then the system is destined to repeat its failures.鈥�

She added: 鈥淕oing forward there should be Zero-Tolerance Protocol Enforcement. Any passenger who breaches security, or poses a threat must be immediately restrained and removed, without negotiation.

鈥淭his incident is a tragic reminder that when systems break down, lives are put at risk. The pilot may have acted outside the rules, but he did not act in a vacuum.

鈥淭he greater failing lies with those tasked with maintaining order and safety. Security is not just a protocol, it鈥檚 a promise.鈥�

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