Air Peace has strongly condemned the actions of a “prominent Nigerian politician” who allegedly assaulted airline staff and disrupted operations at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport after missing his flight.
According to the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, the incident took place around 6:10 a.m. at Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall), when the politician arrived late for Flight P47120 to Abuja, scheduled to depart at 6:30 a.m. By then, boarding had already closed in line with the airline’s strict on-time departure policy.
Upon learning he had missed the flight, the politician reportedly turned violent physically attacking staff, blocking the terminal’s main entrance, and seizing control of the access gate, which prevented other passengers from boarding and caused significant disruption.
“This unacceptable display of aggression led to operational delays and inconvenienced both passengers and airport personnel,” the airline said.
In response, Air Peace activated its emergency protocol, redirecting passengers through an alternate terminal to minimize the impact.
“No individual, regardless of status, is above the rules or has the right to endanger others or disrupt operations,” the statement emphasized.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy on violence and harassment, Air Peace urged all travelers to respect airport procedures and cooperate with staff to ensure safe and timely service.
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