Monday, August 11, 2025 - The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stated that the recent actions of popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, known as KWAM 1, at an airport could be considered an act of terrorism in many countries.
Speaking on Arise TV, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and
Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, condemned the singer’s alleged disruption
of a ValueJet flight 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.”
He said the NCAA would investigate how Ayinde gained access
to the restricted area where the incident occurred, stressing that everyone
found culpable would face consequences. The probe will involve the Federal
Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Aviation Security Service (AVSEC), and
the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).
“Did the air traffic control clear the pilot to fly, seeing
that it was not safe for her to proceed? All of these questions will be
answered during the investigation,” he added.
On August 7, the NCAA petitioned the Attorney-General of the
Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the incident,
which happened during a scheduled ValueJet flight VK201. The authority alleged
that Ayinde’s actions violated the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.
The Fuji star has since been placed on a no-fly list pending the outcome of the investigation.
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