THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an investigation into an alleged breach of airport protocol by Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, widely known as K1 De Ultimate.
He was said to have breached airport security protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday, August 6.
The musician reportedly tried to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos, allegedly with a flask of alcohol, violating aviation security regulations that prohibit liquids over 100 ml in hand luggage.
When security personnel and the flight captain warned him, K1 De Ultimate reportedly refused to comply, spilt the liquid on an officer, and resisted intervention.
In a video circulating on social media, he was seen in front of the aircraft and refused to vacate the area, thereby escalating the situation, prompting AVSEC’s crime unit to escort him away for further investigation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 6, signed by the FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, the organisation said it the confrontation occurred on Monday, August 5, during boarding procedures for a ValueJet Airlines flight (Flight VK 201) heading to Lagos.
The FAAN said that preliminary investigations confirmed that the musician was scheduled to board the morning flight to Lagos operated by ValueJet Airlines (Flight VK 201).
“During boarding, the passenger attempted to carry an unidentified liquid substance on board despite repeated warnings from Aviation Security personnel and the flight captain,” FAAN stated.
The regulatory agency said in accordance with international aviation security standards, specifically Nigeria’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme and ICAO Annexe 17, liquids exceeding 100 ml are not permitted through security screening unless medically necessary and properly declared.
“The passenger was informed of this regulation but reportedly declined to comply.
“As boarding continued, an airline security officer asked the passenger to step aside for further clarification. The passenger allegedly refused and spilt the contents of the flask on the officer, which turned out to be alcohol. The flight captain intervened but faced similar resistance,” the statement read.
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The FAAN added that, confirming that boarding was complete, the crew instructed the closure of the aircraft door.
“He was ultimately escorted away by the AVSEC crime unit for further investigation, after which he was released,” the statement read.
The FAAN reiterated its uncompromising commitment to the safety and security of all passengers, crew, and airport personnel.
The agency said it would not tolerate any action that compromised operational integrity or undermined aviation safety standards, regardless of the individuals involved.
It also assured the public that all parties found culpable would be held accountable according to the law.
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