From Sola Ojo, Abuja
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has strongly condemned the unruly conduct of a high-profile passenger, identified as King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1 or K1 De Ultimate, following a security breach incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, during the boarding process of ValueJet Flight VK 201 bound for Lagos.
According to FAAN, the artist violated international aviation safety regulations by attempting to board the aircraft with an unidentified liquid substance, later confirmed to be alcohol, which exceeded the 100ml limit permitted under Nigeria’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) and ICAO Annex 17.
Despite repeated warnings by Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel and the Flight Captain, the musician refused to comply with safety directives.
The situation escalated when he reportedly spilled the contents of the flask on a security officer and resisted further instructions, prompting the Captain to shut the aircraft door after confirming boarding had been completed.
The musician then moved to the aircraft’s front area, refusing to leave until he was eventually escorted away by the AVSEC crime unit. He was later released pending further investigation.
FAAN, in an official statement signed by Mrs Obiageli Orah, reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that endangers aviation safety or disrespects airport personnel.
“Regardless of status, any individual who attempts to compromise airport operations or the safety of passengers and crew will face the full weight of the law,” the statement emphasised.
The Authority assured the public that the matter is under thorough investigation and affirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and regulatory compliance across all Nigerian airports.
