The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says Wasiu Ayinde, the popular Fuji musician, spilt alcohol on aviation personnel when they attempted to verify the content of a flask he wanted to travel with.
The FAAN spoke in a statement on Wednesday, confirming the
involvement of the artist in an incident that led to the suspension of two
pilots.
Ayinde is popularly known as Kwam 1 or K1 De Ultimate and
commands a huge following in Nigeria’s music industry, having popularised the
Fuji genre.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on August 5,
suspended two ValueJet pilots over a safety breach at the domestic terminal of
the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The authority said the pilot commenced departure procedures
from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure
clearance protocols.
Reports have it that the Fuji musician’s disorderly conduct led to the suspension of the pilots.
The report said Kwam 1, who was onboard a ValueJet plane on
August 5, was seen drinking from a flask and was approached by a flight
attendant who suspected that the content was alcohol — a substance prohibited
onboard aircraft in Nigeria.
Speaking on the matter, the FAAN said investigations
confirmed that the artist was scheduled to board the morning flight to Lagos
operated by ValueJet Airlines (Flight VK 201).
The authority said Kwam 1 attempted to carry an unidentified
liquid substance on board despite repeated warnings from the aviation security
(AVSEC) personnel and the flight captain.
“In accordance with international aviation security
standards specifically, Nigeria’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme
(NCASP) and ICAO Annex 17 liquids exceeding 100ml are not permitted through
security screening unless medically necessary and properly declared,” the
statement reads.
“The passenger was informed of this regulation but
reportedly declined to comply.
“As boarding continued, an airline security officer asked
the passenger to step aside for further clarification.
“The passenger allegedly refused and spilled the contents of
the flask on the officer, which turned out to be alcohol.
“The Flight Captain intervened but faced similar resistance.
After confirming that boarding was complete, she instructed the closure of the
aircraft door.
“At this juncture, the passenger moved to the front of the
aircraft and refused to leave the area despite repeated requests.
“He was ultimately escorted away by AVSEC crime unit for
further investigation, after which he was released.”
The FAAN warned that it will not tolerate any action that
compromises operational integrity or undermines aviation safety standards,
regardless of the individuals involved.
The authority said that the matter is under investigation,
adding that those found culpable will be held accountable according to the law.
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Veteran Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, known as Kwam 1, narrowly avoided the wing of a ValueJet plane at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after spilling alcohol on a flight… pic.twitter.com/QzQbRjt4Cx
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