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Assault: Airline operators bar Emmanson for life from local, int’l travel

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

· Blame frequent incidents on lax security at airports The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed Ms. Comfort Emmanson on its ‘No Fly’ list indefinitely, for unruly behaviour. With this announcement, AON stated that she is banned from flying with any airline, both domestically and internationally, for life. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the association, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, condemns the violent incident involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson on Ibom…

Ibom Air places travel restriction on irate passenger Emmanson over assault on cabin crew

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Passenger arrested Ibom Air has given a detailed report of how a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, on its flight, assaulted one of the crew members of the airline. Consequently, the airline has placed travel restrictions on the passenger for her disruptive behaviour and assault on its crew member. The airline in a statement on Monday said the conduct of Emmanson on its flight to Lagos from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, posed a serious threat…

Unions demand Customs Area Comptroller’s removal over assault on FAAN’S Director

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Three aviation unions in the aviation sector have demanded the redeployment of the Area Controller Pilgrims and Cargo Terminal (PCT) and all the Custom officers involved in the assault on the Director of Aviation Security Services within 14 days. In a statement made available to the media, signed by Ogbe John branch secretary Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Agbor John, Secretary Lagos Branch, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE)…