Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate probe into the conduct of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM 1, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The directive came after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) filed a formal complaint alleging that the musician disrupted the safe operation of an aircraft, breaching the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023. The alleged incident occurred on August 5, 2025.
In a statement issued on August 12, 2025, by Force Public Relations Officer DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun instructed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure justice is served. The police statement noted that KWAM 1 allegedly engaged in unruly behaviour that interfered with aircraft operations, in contravention of aviation safety rules.
The incident has drawn comparisons to another recent case involving Comfort Emmanson, whose actions on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025, sparked widespread public debate. Emmanson reportedly refused to switch off her phone before takeoff, lashed out at crew members, slapped a purser, and allegedly attempted to use a fire extinguisher as a weapon. She was arrested, banned for life by Ibom Air, charged in court, and remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending bail.
By contrast, in KWAM 1’s case, he allegedly tried to board a ValueJet flight with a flask containing liquid, contravening aviation rules. When refused entry, he reportedly blocked the aircraft’s movement, causing delays. Instead of arrest or prosecution, the NCAA placed him on an indefinite no-fly list pending investigation.
The difference in how both incidents were handled has triggered accusations of preferential treatment. Many Nigerians have taken to social media to question the disparity. The NCAA, however, defended its stance, noting that Ibom Air pursued legal action against Emmanson, while ValueJet chose not to press charges.
According to NCAA spokesperson Mike Achimugu, “It’s not a direct comparison — airlines have the discretion to prosecute or not.”
