The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1).
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions today following consultations with stakeholders in the aviation sector, according to him this resolution was reached after the incident was reviewed, also considering appels from well meaning individuals and the remorse shown by those involved.
Following the withdrawal, the Airport Command and the police prosecutor will take steps to secure her release from Kirikiri Prison this week, also Operators of Nigeria has agreed to lift the lifetime flying ban placed on her.
However, On the ValueJet incident involving KWAM 1, the minister disclosed that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority will reduce his ban to one month. FAAN also plans to engage the musician as an ambassador for airport security protocols.
