A female passenger on Ibom Air Plane, Comfort Emmanson, has been making headlines following her series of violent outbursts against crew and security personnel at the airport.
She ultimately earned herself a lifetime flight ban from all Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) member carriers.
Below are 7 shocking details about the incident that got everyone talking.
1. The Trigger: A Phone Refusal That Lit the Fuse
Before take-off, Emmanson was asked to switch off her phone in line with aviation safety protocols. She refused outright, prompting another passenger to switch it off for her, a tense moment that set the tone for what was to come.
2. Physical Assault on the Purser
Upon landing in Lagos, instead of disembarking, Emmanson launched into a violent attack on the purser, stepping on her, tearing off her wig, breaking her glasses, and delivering multiple slaps.
3. A Second Assault and a Dangerous Move
When another crew member intervened, she slapped her, too. She then reportedly attempted to grab a fire extinguisher, a move that could have endangered lives and equipment.
4. No One Was Safe: Attacks on Security Personnel
Her aggression didn’t stop with the crew; airport security officers and even the airline’s ground supervisor were also attacked during efforts to restrain her.
5. Lifetime Ban Across All Nigerian Airlines
The Airline Operators of Nigeria wasted no time in placing her on an indefinite “no-fly” list, effectively banning her from boarding any of their member airlines for life.
6. Legal Trouble: Arraignment and Charges
Emmanson was handed over to the police and arraigned at a Lagos magistrate court in Ogba, facing multiple charges related to assault and disruptive conduct.
7. Aviation Industry’s Zero-Tolerance Warning
The incident prompted aviation authorities and airline operators to reaffirm their zero-tolerance policy toward unruly passengers, warning that such conduct will always carry severe consequences.
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