Kwam 1’s Conduct Forced ValueJet Pilots To Breach Safety Protocol- FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cleared the air on the incident that happened at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, involving Fuji music legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, and some ValueJet pilots ‘.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had on Tuesday night suspended two pilots working with a domestic carrier, ValueJet, for what it described as a serious breach of aviation safety protocols at the airport.
FAAN says preliminary investigations confirmed that the passenger who is KWAM1 was scheduled to board the morning flight to Lagos operated by ValueJet Airlines (Flight VK 201). It said during boarding, the passenger attempted to carry an unidentified liquid substance onboard despite repeated warnings from Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel and the Flight Captain.
It said the passenger was informed of this regulation but reportedly declined to comply. While the boarding continued, an airline security officer was said to have asked the musician to step aside for further clarification. However, the passenger allegedly refused and spilled the contents of the flask on the officer, which turned out to be alcohol.
“The Flight Captain intervened but faced similar resistance. After confirming that boarding was complete, she instructed the closure of the aircraft door. At this juncture, the passenger moved to the front of the aircraft and refused to leave the area despite repeated requests. He was ultimately escorted away by AVSEC crime unit for further investigation, after which he was released.’’
