The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed it will sanction social media influencers Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) and Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof).
The decision follows a physical altercation between the two men aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos on Monday.
In a post on X, Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, described the incident as “unacceptable behaviour” and highlighted the danger it posed to passengers and crew.
“There is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full strength of the law,” he warned.
He added:
“It is even more shameful when one considers both of them are partners in educating their millions of followers to avoid unruly behaviour.”
The NCAA spokesperson urged the airline to report the incident officially, emphasizing the risk to passenger safety, crew, and the aircraft itself.
“The NCAA has exerted a lot of energy and resources educating passengers about the dangers of unruly behaviour. In this case, no excuse makes it acceptable,” Achimugu stressed.
According to reports, the fight was the result of an online feud between the influencers that escalated into a physical confrontation inside the cabin. Passengers and crew intervened to calm the situation.
Following the incident, VeryDarkMan posted a video on his Facebook page claiming responsibility for confronting Mr Jollof:
“I don chop Jollof father for inside the plane. He bite me, man wey de bite,” he wrote.
The NCAA confirmed it is awaiting detailed reports from the airline and flight crew. A full statement will follow once the facts are verified.
This case highlights the seriousness of in-flight safety violations, particularly when public figures set poor examples for their followers.
NCAA has reiterated its commitment to passenger education and zero tolerance for disruptive behaviour.