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A passenger aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre after allegedly assaulting multiple airline crew members and attempting to attack airport security personnel.

The accused, identified as Comfort Emmanson, was arraigned before a Lagos court following a violent altercation that occurred during and after the flight. According to reports, the incident began when Emmanson refused to switch off her mobile phone before take-off, despite repeated safety instructions from the cabin crew.

Tensions escalated mid-flight and, upon arrival in Lagos, the situation turned physical. Emmanson allegedly attacked the flight’s purser—stepping on her, tearing off her wig and glasses, and repeatedly slapping her in front of other passengers. She then reportedly assaulted another crew member who attempted to intervene.

Witness accounts and official statements indicate that the accused tried to seize a fire extinguisher, apparently to use it as a weapon, before airport security intervened. However, she allegedly assaulted the security personnel as well, causing further disruption at the arrival gate.

Following the incident, Ibom Air issued a formal complaint to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and placed Emmanson on its no-fly list, effectively banning her from future travel on the airline. The NCAA has also condemned the act and reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on unruly passenger behavior, warning of stiffer penalties for those who compromise flight safety.

Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed the court’s ruling, saying the accused is now “cooling off in Kirikiri.”

The case has reignited discussions about passenger discipline, aviation safety, and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of Nigeria’s civil aviation regulations.

Multiple fatalities have been reported following a tanker explosion at Dan Magaji, Zaria, Kaduna State, according to eyewitnesses.

The incident occurred on Monday morning at about 8:30 a.m. near Rochas Foundation School along the Kaduna–Kano expressway bypass, from Kwangila to Dan Magaji.

Eyewitnesses told security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development in a post via his X handle, that the accident involved two fuel-laden tankers and two passenger-filled Golf cars. The collision triggered five loud explosions, followed by a massive fire and thick smoke that covered the highway.

“All the occupants of the cars died on the spot, except one driver who survived but sustained severe burns,” a witness said.

Emergency services and security personnel have cordoned off the area, advising motorists to avoid the route while rescue and recovery efforts continue.

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a man named Taufiq at Sabuwar Gandu area over allegations of engaging in witchcraft.

Deputy Commander of the Board, Sheikh Mujahid Aminudden confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to journalists on Friday.

According to Sheikh Mujahid, the arrest followed several complaints from residents in the area, prompting the Hisbah officials to open an investigation into Taufiq’s activities.

He said residents were unsettled by the said practice, and decided to report to authorities.

Mujahid Aminudden said: “After concluding our findings, Hisbah operatives moved in and arrested the suspect.”

The statement added that Taufiq will be charged to court for allegedly practicing witchcraft, which is against the law in Kano State.