The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, will face sanctions following the altercation aboard the Asaba-Lagos flight.
In a post on X, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA described the incident as “unacceptable behaviour” and highlighted the danger it posed to passengers and crew.
“There is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full strength of the law,” the spokesperson tweeted.
The regulator also noted the added responsibility of the influencers, stating, “It is even more shameful when one considers both of them partners in educating their millions of followers to avoid unruly behaviour.”
According to NCAA, the airline is expected to report the incident, after which legal action will follow.
“The actions of both men put the safety of all other passengers and the crew at risk. It also put the safety of the aircraft at risk,” the spokesperson added.
He further emphasized the authority’s commitment to passenger education: “The NCAA has exerted a lot of energy and resources in educating passengers about the dangers of unruly behaviour and its consequences.
In this case, no matter what led to the fracas, there is no excuse that makes it acceptable.”
Reports suggest the incident stemmed from an ongoing online feud between the two men, escalating into a full-blown fight inside the aircraft cabin.
Passengers and crew intervened to prevent further chaos.
VeryDarkMan later posted a video on his Facebook page, claiming he confronted Mr Jollof during the altercation.
His post reads: “I don chop Jollof father for inside the plane. He bite me, man wey de bite.”
The NCAA spokesperson said the authority is still awaiting detailed reports from the airline and crew but assured that a full statement will follow once the information is verified.