The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to passengers on the Ibom Air flight IAN513 from Uyo to Lagos to come forward with accounts of the incident that led to a brawl onboard.
On August 10, videos had circulated on social media showing a passenger, identified as Comfort Emmanson, violently attacking flight attendants on an Ibom Air plane and confronting airport security officials.
The airline said the incident began shortly before take-off from Uyo when the passenger refused to comply with standard aviation safety procedures requiring her to switch off her mobile phone.
The aviation firm said another passenger seated beside her took the phone and switched it off, prompting a verbal tirade from Emmanson.
The company said upon arrival in Lagos, Emmanson proceeded to confront the purser who had earlier instructed her to switch off her phone and physically assaulted her.
Ibom Air said her conduct posed a serious threat to the safety of its crew, passengers, and aircraft.
The airline has since imposed a travel restriction on her, adding that she will no longer be allowed to fly on any of its aircraft.
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