NCAA Slams KWAM 1, Says Airport Conduct Could Be Classified As ‘Terrorism’

Abuja, Nigeria– The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has condemned the recent actions of Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, at an airport — warning that, in many parts of the world, such behaviour is treated as terrorism.

Mike Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, made the remark during an interview on Arise TV, accusing the veteran singer of disrupting a ValueJet flight and preventing it from taking off.

“Your first responsibility at an airport is to respect and obey instructions from officials on ground. The passenger, KWAM 1, did not do that,” Achimugu said, describing the incident as unacceptable and potentially criminal under international aviation rules.

“What he did, in most climes, is considered terrorism. You cannot stop an aircraft from taking off. There is nothing that excuses it.”

He explained  that the agency is probing how Ayinde gained access to the restricted point where the incident happened, vowing that everyone found culpable would face punishment.

The investigation, he said, will involve FAAN, Aviation Security Service (AVSEC), and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

“Did the air traffic control clear the pilot to fly, seeing it was not safe for her to proceed? All these questions will be answered in the course of the investigation,” Achimugu added.

On August 7, the NCAA filed a petition with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over an incident that took place aboard ValueJet flight VK201.

According to the agency, KWAM 1’s conduct violated the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.

The Fuji legend has since been placed on a no-fly list, pending the conclusion of the investigation.