Admin I Thursday, August 07, 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airport Authority, FAAN has provided details on what actually transpired between Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as KWAM 1 and Value jet on flight VK201 at point of boarding the plane on Tuesday, August 05, 2025 from Abuja.
According to Obiageli Orah, Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the Nigerian National Civil Aviation Security Program, NCASP and ICAO, liquid exceeding 100 ml are not permitted through security screening unless medically necessary and declared.
She said KWAM 1 was informed yet he repeatedly declined to comply.
She added that KWAM 1 refused to step aside for clarification during boarding and spilled the content of the flask which turned out to be alcohol on the security officer.
She said KWAM 1 refused plea when the flight captain intervened, moved to the front of the plane on completion of boarding and refused to leave and was escorted away by aviation security, AVSEC and released for further investigation.
FAAN reiterates its commitment to the safety and security of all passengers, crew and airport personnel.
In a statement, FAAN said KWAM 1 attempted to carry unidentified liquid in his flask which turned out to be alcohol upon investigation contrary to civil aviation regulations.
