The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed it will probe and sanction social media influencers Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka Mr Jollof, following a physical altercation aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos.
The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, reportedly stemmed from an ongoing online feud between the two influencers that escalated into a full-blown fight inside the aircraft cabin. Passengers and crew intervened to prevent further chaos.
NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, condemned the behavior, stating, “There is no tolerance for unruly behavior aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full strength of the law.”
Achimugu emphasized that the actions of VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof endangered passengers, crew, and the aircraft, adding, “It is even more shameful when one considers both of them partners in educating their millions of followers to avoid unruly behavior.”
The NCAA is awaiting a detailed report from the airline and will forward the case to its legal unit for guidance and appropriate sanctions. VeryDarkMan has since boasted about the encounter on Facebook, writing, “I don chop Jollof father for inside the plane. He bite me, man wey de bite.”