IGP Orders Probe into KWAM 1’s Alleged Disruption of Flight Operations at Abuja Airport

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Airport Command to launch a comprehensive investigation into an incident involving popular musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The probe follows allegations that KWAM 1 obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft.

According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police acted on a petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

Adejobi stated: “The Nigeria Police Force has received a formal complaint from the NCAA regarding an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1).

In response, the IGP has ordered the Airport Command CP to conduct a detailed investigation to determine the facts of the case and ensure appropriate action is taken.”

He added that the police remain committed to maintaining safety and security in Nigeria’s aviation sector while strengthening collaboration with stakeholders to enforce compliance with aviation regulations.

The incident occurred on August 5, 2025, when KWAM 1 attempted to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos with a flask suspected to contain alcohol—a banned item on domestic flights. After refusing to hand over the flask, he allegedly attempted to prevent the aircraft from moving, leading to a confrontation.

Following the altercation, the NCAA suspended the licenses of the flight captain, Oluranti Ogoyi, and first officer, Ivan Iloba. KWAM 1 was also placed on a six-month no-fly list pending further investigation.

The musician later apologized, stating that he never intended to breach aviation protocols or disrupt operations.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled:  Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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