United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed that an altercation broke out between two passengers during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on the morning of 17 November 2025.
The individuals involved were identified as Martins Vincent Otse, known online as “VeryDarkMan,” and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, popularly called “Mr. Jollof.”
In a statement, the airline’s Public Relations Officer Chibuike Uloka, said crew members acted “immediately and professionally” to de‑escalate the situation in line with global aviation safety protocols. Both passengers were removed from the aircraft without delay to ensure the safety and comfort of the remaining passengers and crew.
“United Nigeria Airlines places the highest priority on safety and maintains a zero‑tolerance policy for any conduct that threatens the security or well‑being of passengers or crew,” the statement read.
The airline informed that after the standard procedures were completed, the flight departed safely while the two passengers remained with airport security for further investigation.
The airline reiterated its commitment to providing a safe, respectful and secure travel experience across its network, adding, “We remain firmly committed to providing a safe, respectful, and secure travel experience across our network.
