VeryDarkman And Mr Jollof Under Fire Following Aircraft Ruckus; NCAA Set To Prosecute Both Parties

Controversial social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof, are under fire, following their physical confrontation at an Asaba-Lagos flight.

The incident, which occurred on Monday, November 17th, saw both celebrities involved in a physical brawl, much to the dismay of other passengers on board.

Reacting to the incident, The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), through its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, penned a statement on the popular microblogging platform, X formerly known as Twitter.

He expressed his displeasure at the incident, emphasizing that there is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft, stressing that both parties are going to face the full wrath of the law.

"There is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full strength of the law.

Bemoaning further, he noted how it brings more shame when the individuals in questions are influential figures, who should be educating their followers on the disadvantages of unruly behaviours.

"It is even more shameful when one considers both of them partners in educating their millions of followers to avoid unruly behavior."

He further emphasized that the decision of VDM and Mr Jollof put other passengers and the crew on the aircraft at risk, stressing that the NCAA has done a lot in educating the public against unruly behaviours and its consequences.

"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 NCAA has exerted a lot of energy and resources in educating passengers about the dangers of unruly behaviour and its consequences."

Sending a strong message, he emphasized that both parties would be subjected to the law, as there can be no excuse for their unruly act

"In this case, no matter what led to the fracas, there is no excuse that makes it acceptable."