Celebrity Aircraft Altercation Sparks NCAA Investigation
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially launched an investigation into the physical altercation between social media activist Verydarkman (VDM) and comedian Mr Jollof that occurred aboard an aircraft. The incident, which took place on Monday morning and was captured on video, shows the two men exchanging blows in the aircraft aisle as fellow passengers attempted to intervene.
Aviation Authority Takes Strong Stance
Michael Achimugu, NCAA's Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, confirmed the investigation through his official X (formerly Twitter) account. The aviation official specifically requested information about the airline involved and the exact date of the incident to facilitate proper investigation procedures.
In a strongly worded statement, Achimugu condemned the behavior displayed by both celebrities, emphasizing that "there is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft." He further stated that both individuals would face the full strength of the law for their actions.
The NCAA representative expressed particular concern about whether the pilot had both passengers deplaned or if they were flown to their destination despite the incident. Achimugu warned that if the latter occurred, there would be consequences, noting that the men's actions endangered the safety of all passengers, crew members, and the aircraft itself.
Background of the Celebrity Feud
The aircraft confrontation appears to be the physical manifestation of a long-running online feud between VDM and Mr Jollof. The conflict previously involved VDM dragging the comedian's wife into their controversy, with the social media activist allegedly accusing her of "sleeping with Yahoo boys."
In October 2024, Mr Jollof's wife filed a N500 million defamation lawsuit against VDM, seeking a public apology across various media platforms. VDM had previously claimed that the comedian and his wife posted his home address online, forcing him to stay in a hotel for safety reasons.
The exact cause of the aircraft altercation remains unclear, though reports indicate it began before takeoff. Neither the airline involved nor the individuals have issued official statements about the incident as the NCAA investigation progresses.
The aviation authority's intervention highlights the serious consequences of unruly behavior aboard aircraft, with potential legal ramifications for both celebrities involved in this high-profile incident.
