The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Comfort Emmanson and members of Ibom Air’s cabin crew for further questioning over the August 10 incident on a Uyo to Lagos flight.
The clash, which drew nationwide attention after viral clips showed Emmanson being dragged by airline staff, has remained under review.
NCAA officials confirmed that Emmanson was already spoken to earlier on Tuesday in Abuja and will appear again with the cabin crew for more investigation on Wednesday.
According to the Authority, the issue lingered because the pilot did not immediately involve security operatives after landing in Lagos, as it seemed to have been settled before departure from Uyo.
However, the passenger became the last to leave the aircraft after visiting the restroom, which drew further notice to the case.
The NCAA assured that the probe would be thorough, while aviation stakeholders at the meeting in Abuja called for stricter discipline among both travellers and crew to curb the rising cases of unruly behaviour in the industry.
“I have spoken with Ms. Emmanson this morning. We are also inviting the Ibom Air cabin crew for continued investigation on the incident. They will be here tomorrow,” NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu said.
Meanwhile Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that all mobile phones must be switched off during flight take-off and landing henceforth.
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