VDM, Mr. Jollof exchange blows onboard United Nigeria’s flight, arrested

Two passengers, popular content creator Martins Otse, popularly known as ‘VeryDarkman’, and Freedom Okkoetorise Atsepoyi, popularly called ‘Mr. Jollof were deboarded from a United Nigeria aircraft after an image showed the duo engaged in a fistfight inside the plane.

The fight disrupted service as other passengers struggled to separate them as they continued to throw punches at each other.

United Nigeria Airlines today confirmed the incident.

Spokesman for the airline, Chibuike Uloka, in a statement, said an altercation occurred between two passengers, identified as Martins Vincent Otse “VeryDarkman” and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi “Mr Jollof”, during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on the morning of 17 November 2025.

Uloka further stated that in full compliance with global aviation safety protocols, the airline crew responded immediately and professionally to de-escalate the situation.

“Both passengers were deboarded without delay to ensure the safety, comfort, and security of all other passengers and crew members. They were subsequently handed over to airport security for further investigation”.

United Nigeria Airlines, he stated, places the highest priority on safety and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that threatens the security or well-being of passengers or crew.

“After all standard procedures were completed, the flight departed safely while the passengers involved in the altercation were still with the authorities.”

“We remain firmly committed to providing a safe, respectful, and secure travel experience across our network”.

Wole Shadare