The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has demanded the prosecution of veteran Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over an incident that happened aboard a domestic ValueJet flight.
NCAA recently petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police, and Nigerians have been reacting.
The incident, which took place on Tuesday, reportedly disrupted regular operational procedures, raising major concerns about passenger behaviour and compliance with aviation safety rules.
Reacting via a press statement signed by the agency, NCAA urged the Attorney-General and the IGP to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and prosecute the singer according to the provisions of the Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations 2023 supra and all other applicable laws.
The Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo also issued an advisory to the Airline Operators of Nigeria recommending that the Fuji musician be placed on a No-Fly List for all commercial flights pending the conclusion of the investigation.
The advisory, according to the NCAA, is in alignment with international aviation best practices designed to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft operations.
NCAA reiterated that aviation safety and discipline remain non-negotiable, stressing that the industry will never tolerate acts that could endanger lives.
“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 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, 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 prioritise 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,” he said.
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