The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has written a petition to the Attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice and the inspector-general of police urging them to investigate and prosecute fuji musician, Mr Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly called Kwam 1 de Ultimate, for disrupting the operation of a domestic flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.
Recall that Kwam 1 had on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 violated aviation security protocols at the airport during boarding procedures for a ValueJet Airlines flight (VK 201) to Lagos.
The musician was alleged to have attempted to carry an unidentified liquid substance onboard despite repeated warnings from aviation security personnel and the flight captain.
According to the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), the item in question, a flask, contained liquid beyond the 100ml limit permitted under international aviation security regulations.
Tension heightened when the musician refused further screening and spilled the content of the flask, later confirmed to be alcohol, on an aviation security officer.
Consequently, the NCAA placed KWAM 1 on a no-fly list for six months pending the conclusion of investigation on the matter.
In a petition entitled ‘NCAA petitions attorney-general and inspector-general of police to investigate and prosecute K1 De Ultimate’ and signed by the Authority’s spokesman, Mr Michael Achimugu, the NCAA said the accused “reportedly disrupted standard operational procedures and raised concerns over passenger conduct and airline safety protocols.”
“According to preliminary reports, during a scheduled ValueJet flight VK201, K1 De Ultimate was allegedly involved in actions that violate the Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations.
“While full details of the incident are still being compiled, the NCAA has emphasised the importance of upholding aviation safety standards and ensuring accountability, regardless of the parties involved.
“In a letter addressed to both the Attorney-General and the Inspector-General of Police, the NCAA called for a comprehensive criminal investigation and the initiation of appropriate prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 supra and all other applicable laws.
“Furthermore, and in light of the growing concern, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, has also issued an advisory to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), urging the immediate consideration and institution of a No-Fly List for K1 De Ultimate(on any commercial flight), pending the outcome of official investigations.
“This advisory is in line with global aviation standards that prioritize the safety of passengers, crew, and airline operations.
“The NCAA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that no individual, regardless of their status or public image, undermines the integrity of our aviation industry as passengers are held to the same standards of behavior and compliance within Nigeria’s airspace,” the statement said.
In the same vein, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Mr Festus Keyamo in a post on his X said he had received video footages of the incident and directed the NCAA to place Kwam 1 on a no-fly list pending further and full investigation.
“All airlines, both domestic and international should immediately be informed of this directive and anyone who flouts this directive risk withdrawal of their operating licence,” he stated.
The post entitled “The incident involving Valuejet and Kwam 1’ reads: “I have received reports from all the relevant Aviation agencies regarding the altercation between the staff and crew of ValueJet and Kwam 1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. I have also received video footages of the incident.
“From all the details so far received, my preliminary impression is that it was obviously a case of temporary loss of sanity and control on both sides which could have led to serious fatalities.
“Contrary to what the agents of Kwam 1 has said, he CONSTANTLY moved his position on the tarmac to ACTUALLY BLOCK the aircraft from taxiing to take position on the runway for take-off. This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE behaviour. The issue of whether he was carrying water or alcohol is not even in issue at this point. It is the physical blockage of the aircraft from taxiing that is the reprehensible conduct here which akin to a hostage situation. The actual video footage showing this recalcitrant behaviour is hereby attached. (Sic)
“On the other hand, no amount of provocation should make the Captain and Pilot of an aircraft begin to taxi without ensuring that the security personnel have safely moved an unruly passenger away that is standing in front of an aircraft.
“Both sides breached standard safety protocol as required by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
“I have noted that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has temporarily suspended the license of the Captain and the Pilot pending full investigation. I commend them for their proactive action. However, I have also questioned their sense of justice in only acting against one party and not the other party. What applies to the goose must also to the gander. That is one of the tenets of Justice I have preached all my life. I will not sit idly by and allow this to pass.
“In the circumstance, I have also directed the NCAA to place Kwam 1 on a no-fly list pending further and full investigation, just like the Captain and Pilot. All airlines, both domestic and international should immediately be informed of this directive and anyone who flouts this directive risk withdrawal of their operating licence.
