United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed the deboarding and subsequent handover of social media personalities Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkman, and Freedom Atsepoyi, widely called Mr Jollof, to airport security following an altercation during flight boarding at Asaba International Airport, Delta State.
A viral video circulated online on Monday showing both men engaged in a heated confrontation aboard Flight UN0523. In a statement issued by the airline’s spokesperson, Chibuike Uloka, the incident occurred on the morning of November 17, 2025, shortly after passengers began boarding.
According to the statement, the flight crew acted promptly and followed standard aviation safety protocol to diffuse the situation.
“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,” Uloka stated.
The airline confirmed that the two men were handed over to airport security for further investigation.
Uloka emphasized that United Nigeria Airlines maintains a strict zero-tolerance stance on behaviours that threaten inflight safety or disrupt cabin order. The statement also noted that the flight departed safely after all procedures were completed, leaving the involved individuals with authorities.
