Drama At Lagos Airport As Violent Passenger Disrupts Ibom Air, Assaults Cabin Crew Video

A female passenger arriving on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo on Sunday allegedly attacked a flight attendant and clashed with airport security personnel at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, sparking a tense scene on the tarmac.

The incident, captured in multiple videos shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @OHOgunbiyi, showed the visibly agitated woman — dressed in a white top and black trousers — shouting at officials attempting to calm her.

In one clip, she is seen physically assaulting a female flight attendant, with eyewitnesses claiming she slapped the crew member.

The commotion drew the attention of travellers and airport staff until airport police intervened to restore order.

Reacting to the incident, Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), said the altercation stemmed from the passenger’s refusal to follow crew instructions.

Posting on X late Sunday, Achimugu wrote:

“When cabin crew ask you to turn off your phone before takeoff or landing, simply comply. I can’t understand why routine safety instructions would escalate into situations like this. Passengers need to realise they have responsibilities, not just rights. More details will follow tomorrow.”