An Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from custody, Comfort Emmanson, has said that she is still in pain after the incident.
She recently appreciated her supporters while describing her post-release condition.
Speaking via a press statement shared on her Instagram page, Emmanson (#soft_commy), disclosed that she is still “in pain due to how I was treated” and she would need medical attention before she can share her full account of what actually transpired on the plane.
Comfort urged Nigerians to give her some time to rest and receive medical treatment ahead of her grand revelation.
She concluded by saying that her own version of the event would be shared online as soon as she feels ready to speak.
“Thank you so much for the prayers, love and support. I’ve been released from the prison, but I’m still in pains due to how I was treated.
I just need some rest and medical treatment before I give out my own version of the event. Thank you so much, my lovely friends and supporters. I really appreciate y’all from the bottom of my heart. God bless you all. Thank you, my great God!!!” it read.
The statement comes after a widely publicised dispute between Emmanson and the airline, which reportedly led to her arrest and detention.
The dispute, which happened on a flight from Uyo to Lagos, involved a passenger later identified as Comfort Emmanson, and the trouble reportedly started when she refused to follow in-flight safety instructions, including switching off her mobile phone during landing.
Eyewitnesses and footage shared online have since confirmed that Comfort slapped and assaulted the purser, pulled off her wig and stepped on her.
Airport security, including Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) officials, eventually intervened and handed over to the police.
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