Nigerian carrier United Nigeria Airlines on Monday handed over social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkman, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr Jollof, to airport security following a disturbance during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport, Delta State.
The action came after a viral video showed the pair engaged in a physical confrontation inside the aircraft.
In a statement, the airline’s Public Relations Officer, Chibuike Uloka, confirmed that an altercation occurred between the two passengers.
He noted that the flight crew intervened swiftly and professionally to calm the situation before it escalated further.
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Uloka added that both men were immediately deboarded to protect the safety and comfort of other passengers, after which they were handed over to airport security for further action.
The statement reads: “United Nigeria Airlines confirms that an altercation occurred between two passengers, identified as Martins Vincent Otse VeryDarkman and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi Mr Jollof, during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on the morning of November 17, 2025.
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“In full compliance with global aviation safety protocols, our crew responded immediately and professionally to de-escalate the situation. Both passengers were deboarded without delay to ensure the safety, comfort, and security of all other passengers and crew members. They were subsequently handed over to airport security for further investigation.
“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. After all standard procedures were completed, the flight departed safely while the passengers involved in the altercation were still with the authorities.”
