The Digest:
United Nigeria Airlines has handed social media critics VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse) and comedian Mr Jollof (Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi) to airport security following a physical confrontation aboard Flight UN0523 from Asaba.
Key Points:
- The altercation occurred during boarding, with a viral video showing the two men grappling in the aircraft aisle.
- Fellow passengers attempted to intervene, with voices in the video alleging Mr Jollof initiated the fight.
- The airline confirmed immediate de-escalation and deplaning of both individuals to ensure passenger safety.
- VDM claimed the fight stemmed from weeks of online disputes and that he was provoked and bitten.
- He alleged the in-person encounter was a culmination of prolonged social media exchanges.
- United Nigeria Airlines emphasized its strict adherence to global aviation safety protocols.
- The incident is now under formal investigation by the relevant airport security authorities.
Sources: Daily Post, The Cable
