KWAM 1’s Airport Disruption Could Be Classified as Terrorism in Other Countries – NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has strongly condemned the recent actions of veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1), at a Nigerian airport, stating that such conduct could amount to terrorism in many countries.

Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, criticized the singer for allegedly disrupting a scheduled ValueJet flight (VK201), preventing it from taking off.

“Your first responsibility at the airport is to respect and obey instructions from the officials on ground. The passenger has not done that,” Achimugu said.
“What he did, in most climes, is considered terrorism. You cannot stop an aircraft from taking off. There is nothing that excuses it.”

The NCAA has since launched a formal investigation into the incident, with involvement from key aviation authorities including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Aviation Security Service (AVSEC), and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

According to Achimugu, the investigation will probe how KWAM 1 accessed a restricted area and whether there was any lapse in protocol. He also raised questions about whether the pilot received proper clearance to proceed with the flight, considering the disruption.

On August 7, the NCAA submitted petitions to both the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police, requesting a thorough probe into the incident. The authority maintains that the singer’s actions constitute a violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.

In the interim, KWAM 1 has been placed on a no-fly list pending the outcome of the investigation.