Dare Babalola
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to prosecute two social media influencers, VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof, involved in a brawl on a flight.
In a statement by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA on Monday, the aviation regulator condemned the incident, saying it posed a risk to the safety of passengers and crew.
He wrote partly, “There is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full strength of the law. It is even more shameful when one considers both of them partners in educating their millions of followers to avoid unruly behavior.
“While waiting for information (I have reached out to our staff for details now that I am on ground), one wonders if the pilot had both passengers deplaned or if they were flown to destination. If it was the latter, there will be consequences.
“The actions of both men put the safety of all other passengers and the crew at risk. It also put the safety of the aircraft at risk.
“The NCAA has exerted a lot of energy and resources in educating passengers about the dangers of unruly behaviour and its consequences.
“In this case, no matter what led to the fracas, there is no excuse that makes it acceptable.”
