The controversy rocking Ibom Air has taken another major twist this week, as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed it has begun a full investigation into the viral incident involving a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson.
According to Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, crew members linked to the saga were grilled in Abuja on Wednesday. And omo, just a day later, Comfort herself was also interrogated in Lagos, alongside her lawyer.
What Really Happened On That Flight?
The drama started on August 10, 2025, during an Ibom Air flight into Lagos. According to multiple reports, Emmanson allegedly struck an air hostess after being asked to switch off her mobile phone. Things quickly spiraled out of control.
By the time the plane landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, videos had gone viral showing the passenger clashing with airport officials and eventually being forcibly escorted into a bus on the tarmac.
Omo, this one painful — because footage also showed her being publicly stripped in the process, sparking massive outrage across social media.
Conflicting Stories From Both Sides
Ibom Air wasted no time in defending its staff, insisting that Emmanson blatantly ignored repeated instructions and endangered flight safety. But her legal team fired back, accusing the airline of lying and stressing that she was subjected to “arbitrary and degrading treatment.”
They vowed to pursue both civil and criminal cases against everyone involved.
To make it even hotter, eyewitnesses have already testified before NCAA. Achimugu revealed that some of their accounts provide new perspectives on how the situation escalated, especially in the handling of passengers before take-off.
Nigerians React – “Omo, This One Go Hot”
The viral videos triggered outrage across the country, with civil society groups, women’s rights advocates, and legal practitioners calling for a completely independent probe into the matter. Many argue that the incident highlights bigger questions about how airlines handle disputes with passengers.
For now, the NCAA says its various directorates – Aviation Security, Legal, Consumer Protection, and Operations – are working together to ensure the case is thoroughly reviewed before any verdict is reached.
One thing is certain: all eyes are on the outcome of this investigation, and Nigerians are waiting to see whether Comfort Emmanson was truly the aggressor, or if Ibom Air crossed the line.
