Just In: FG Orders Withdrawal Of Case Against Ibom Air Passenger

The Federal Government has ordered that the case against Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025 be withdrawn.

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN) who have the directive, also said Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had lifted the life-time flying ban imposed on Emmanson after his appeal.

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The development came after Emmason was remanded in Kirikiri prison following the incident.

OSUN DEFENDER reports that the passenger was forcibly taken off the plane at the Murtala Muhammad Airport, Lagos after she allegedly assaulted an air hostess.

Meanwhile, Civil societies, the public, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), have condemned Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria for their handling of the incident.

Details soon…

Olamilekan Adigun

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.

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