Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a full investigation into Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM 1.
The order comes after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) filed a formal complaint, alleging that the musician disrupted a flight’s safe operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on August 5, 2025.
According to police spokesperson DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NCAA’s complaint cites a breach of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations of 2023.
“The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from NCAA over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1). He is accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023, following a reported incident on 5 August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
“In response, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the matter, to unravel the circumstances which led to the ugly incident and ensure justice is served accordingly,” the statement partly read.
Adejobi stressed that the police will maintain their commitment to protecting safety in the aviation sector and will collaborate with industry stakeholders to enforce compliance.
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“The Force hereby assures the public of its commitment to upholding safety and security within Nigeria’s aviation sector, while assuring stakeholders in the sector of improved collaboration towards aviation security and strict compliance with aviation laws,” he added.
The altercation, which occurred on a ValueJet flight to Lagos, reportedly began when airline staff suspected the singer was carrying a flask containing alcohol, a prohibited item on domestic flights.
According to reports, KWAM 1’s refusal to hand over the flask escalated into a standoff where he allegedly prevented the aircraft from taxiing.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) responded by suspending the licenses of the flight’s captain, Oluranti Ogoyi, and first officer, Ivan Iloba. The singer was also placed on a six-month no-fly list pending the outcome of the investigation.
While KWAM 1 has since apologized for the incident, saying he didn’t mean to break aviation rules, public calls for his prosecution have intensified.
This follows an unrelated case where a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, was remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting an Ibom Air crew member on a flight from Uyo to Lagos.
