(SINL NIGERIA) The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to prosecute Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate, over his unruly behavior at the Abuja airport.
According to NCAA spokesman Michael Achimugu, the incident occurred on Tuesday when Ayinde attempted to block a moving ValueJet aircraft, saying it is a violation of Nigeria’s civil aviation regulations.
The NCAA has called for a comprehensive investigation and prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations and other applicable laws.
The authority had earlier imposed a six-month ban on the singer, warning that any airline that flies him risks having its license withdrawn.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo condemned Ayinde’s behavior, describing it as unacceptable and reprehensible.
The minister had shared a viral video of the incident on social media, which showed Ayinde blocking the aircraft.
According to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the trouble started when Ayinde was prevented from boarding a Lagos-bound flight because he had a flask with alcoholic content, which he allegedly spilled on an aviation staffer during a fit of rage.
Keyamo faulted the NCAA’s initial decision to suspend only the two ValueJet pilots involved in the incident, insisting that Ayinde should also be dealt with.
The minister directed the NCCA to place Ayinde on a no-fly list pending further investigation and warned that any airline that flies him would risk having its operating license withdrawn.
Keyamo said, “Contrary to what the agents of Kwam 1 has said, he constantly moved his position on the tarmac to actually blocked the aircraft from taxiing to take position on the runway for take-off. This is totally unacceptable behaviour.
“The issue of whether he was carrying water or alcohol is not even in issue at this point. It is the physical blockage of the aircraft from taxiing that is the reprehensible conduct here which akin to a hostage situation.
“In the circumstances, I have also directed the NCAA to place Kwam 1 on a no-fly list pending further and full investigation, just like the Captain and Pilot. All airlines, both domestic and international, should immediately be informed of this directive and anyone who flouts this directive risk the withdrawal of their operating license” he said.
