United Nigeria Airlines has said its investigation into the in-flight confrontation involving comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, and social media commentator Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, will continue despite the duo’s public apologies.
Both men had released separate video statements apologising to passengers, the airline and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority after their altercation caused delays on a United Nigeria flight.
Naijaonpoint had earlier reported that the pair could face criminal charges over the incident, which disrupted operations and forced airline staff to intervene.
In his apology video shared on Instagram on Tuesday, Mr Jollof narrated his version of events, insisting that the encounter was triggered by self-defence.
He said, “I want to use this medium to sincerely apologise to the NCAA, United Nigeria Airlines and the passengers.
“I was only defending myself. You guys saw what happened. I am very sorry if I delayed your appointment. I’m very sorry. Pardon me. I am not that kind of person; it will never happen again.”
He also addressed his family directly, “And to my lovely wife… I know you are proud of me. And to my kids, I’m sorry. Daddy will never do this again.”
“I Acted Irresponsibly” – VeryDarkMan
VeryDarkMan, in his own video, admitted that he acted irresponsibly but stopped short of promising that such behaviour would never happen again.
He said, “What happened yesterday was not supposed to happen, and I take full responsibility for it. A lot of people on that flight had better things to do, but because of that little irresponsibility from my end, their flight was delayed.
“Some on that flight may have medical emergencies, some may have business contracts to sign, and I do not know what that delay may have caused them. I really want to apologise for everything. I am sorry. I will not say it is not in my character to fight, but I will just apologise, especially to one mama on the plane who kept saying, ‘VeryDarkMan, go and sit down.’ Even though people saw what happened on social media, I acted really irresponsibly.
“I apologise to people who may be looking up to me or who really felt disappointed about what happened yesterday. I am really, really sorry. I cannot guarantee that it will not happen again, but I can only guarantee that it will not happen on a plane, bus, or any public place that will stop people from going to their destination of business or interest.”
Responding on Tuesday, the spokesperson for United Nigeria Airlines, Chibuike Uloka, told Punch that the apologies had not halted the ongoing probe.
Asked whether the airline had reached a conclusion on the matter, Uloka said, “Investigations are still ongoing.”
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