FAAN Launches Investigation Into Ayinde Marshal’s Unruly Behaviour at Abuja Airport. By Gidado Khaleel
FAAN Launches Investigation Into Ayinde Marshal’s Unruly Behaviour at Abuja Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an investigation into an incident involving a Nigerian musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, and a ValueJet Airlines pilot at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
According to FAAN, the musician attempted to board a morning flight to Lagos with an unidentified liquid substance despite repeated warnings from Aviation Security personnel and the Flight Captain.
The incident occurred on Monday, August 5, 2025, when Marshal tried to carry a flask containing alcohol onto the plane, exceeding the 100ml limit permitted by international aviation security standards. When asked to step aside for clarification, Marshal allegedly spilled the contents on an airline security officer and refused to cooperate with the Flight Captain’s instructions.
A statement from FAAN detailed: “Preliminary investigations confirmed that the passenger was scheduled to board the morning flight to Lagos operated by ValueJet Airlines (Flight VK 201). During boarding, the passenger attempted to carry an unidentified liquid substance on board despite repeated warnings from Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel and the Flight Captain.
“In accordance with international aviation security standards—specifically, Nigeria’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) and ICAO Annex 17—liquids exceeding 100ml are not permitted through security screening unless medically necessary and properly declared. The passenger was informed of this regulation but reportedly declined to comply.
“As boarding continued, an airline security officer asked the passenger to step aside for further clarification. The passenger allegedly refused and spilled the contents of the flask on the officer, which turned out to be alcohol. The Flight Captain intervened but faced similar resistance. After confirming that boarding was complete, she instructed the closure of the aircraft door.
“At this juncture, the passenger moved to the front of the aircraft and refused to leave the area despite repeated requests. He was ultimately escorted away by AVSEC crime unit for further investigation, after which he was released”.
FAAN stated that after the thorough investigation into the incident it will hold all parties found culpable accountable according to the law.
It emphasised its commitment to safety and security, stating that it will not tolerate actions that compromise operational integrity or undermine aviation safety standards.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of two ValueJet pilots following a separate incident at the same airport.
The suspensions were made due to a serious breach of safety protocols, and the pilots’ licenses will remain suspended pending the conclusion of a full investigation.
