The Digest:
Social media influencers VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof risk criminal prosecution and up to five years' imprisonment following their physical altercation aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight, as the NCAA vows to apply the full strength of aviation safety laws.
Key Points:
- The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority confirmed both influencers violated aviation safety rules.
- NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu stated there is "no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft."
- The Civil Aviation Act prescribes fines up to N2 million or 5-year imprisonment for such offenses.
- United Nigeria Airlines deboarded both men and handed them to airport security immediately.
- The incident endangered passengers, crew, and aircraft safety during boarding in Asaba.
- This marks the latest in a series of unruly passenger incidents in Nigerian aviation.
- Both influencers previously positioned themselves as educators on social conduct.
Sources: Punch Newspapers, NCAA Statement
