Lagos, Nigeria – A newly surfaced video has shed light on the heated confrontation between Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson and cabin crew, moments before her arrest and subsequent remand at Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
The exclusive footage, recorded by Emmanson herself, captures an air hostess physically blocking her exit after other passengers had disembarked from the Uyo-to-Lagos flight. In the clip, Emmanson is heard pleading, *”Madam, abeg comot for road make I pass, everybody don comot for the aircraft, comot for road make I pass.”
Turning the camera toward the cabin crew, she adds, *”Una don see wahala, I want to go out, an air hostess is standing on the way.”
The video, now viral across social media, provides fresh context to the widely reported incident, which has sparked debates over aviation security and perceived disparities in the treatment of offenders.
According to Ibom Air, the altercation stemmed from Emmanson’s refusal to switch off her phone during takeoff, despite multiple warnings. After a fellow passenger powered it off following the pilot’s directive, she allegedly erupted into a verbal tirade, though the situation was later de-escalated.
Upon landing in Lagos, the airline claims Emmanson waited until other passengers exited before confronting the purser who had earlier instructed her. The Pilot-in-Command had already alerted airport security due to her conduct onboard.
“The arrival of Ibom Air Security personnel did not deter the passenger, as she attacked them as well, lashing out violently,” the airline stated. “She was restrained and removed by force. Even after disembarking, she continued assaulting staff, including slapping a ground supervisor.”
Emmanson was subsequently handed over to FAAN security and the Nigeria Police, leading to her arraignment and remand. Ibom Air has since banned her from future flights.
The case has reignited discussions on fairness in aviation-related offences, with critics drawing comparisons to Fuji star KWAM 1’s recent airport incident, which ended with an apology and no legal repercussions.
Social media users argue that both incidents—classified as aviation offences—should warrant equal legal scrutiny. “Why was KWAM 1 let off while Comfort is in Kirikiri?”one user questioned, echoing widespread sentiments.
As the video circulates, pressure mounts on authorities to address perceived inconsistencies in enforcement, while Emmanson’s legal team prepares for her next court appearance.
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