United Nigeria Airlines has accepted the public apologies issued by online personalities Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, widely recognised as Mr Jollof, following their involvement in an onboard altercation last week.
In a statement signed by the airline’s Public Relations Officer, Chibuike Uloka, United Nigeria Airlines confirmed that it has taken note of their pledges to avoid any behaviour that could compromise aviation safety on its flights or those of any other carrier.
The statement reads: “United Nigeria Airlines acknowledges and accepts the public apologies issued by VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof following the onboard altercation that occurred during the boarding of Flight UN0523 from Asaba International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on 17 November 2025.
“We take note of their commitments expressed via their respective social media platforms to refrain from any conduct that could compromise aviation safety, order, or decorum onboard United Nigeria Airlines flights or any other airline. We trust that this undertaking will be honored in the interest of maintaining a safe, respectful, and orderly travel environment for all passengers.”
The airline also commended aviation authorities and airport personnel for their prompt action in managing the situation.
“We also appreciate the swift and coordinated intervention of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Airport Security, AVSEC, other relevant aviation agencies, the Asaba International Airport Authority, and our crew and operational teams, who managed the situation professionally and in full accordance with established safety protocols,” the statement added.
United Nigeria Airlines reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and regulatory agencies to curb unruly passenger behaviour across the sector. It urged travellers to cooperate with airline staff, security agencies, and airport authorities to maintain the safety and integrity of air travel in the country.
