Air Peace strongly condemns the unruly conduct of a prominent Nigerian
politician who disrupted airport operations on the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The prominent individual in question arrived at Murtala Muhammed Airport
Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) at approximately 06:10 AM for Flight P47120 scheduled
to depart Lagos for Abuja at 06:30 AM. In line with our standard on-time
departure policy, the boarding process had closed, and the flight departed as scheduled.
Upon being informed of the missed flight, the politician resorted to violence,
physically assaulting our staff and forcefully barricading the terminal’s
entrance. He went as far as sealing the entry gate and manning the access
point, effectively obstructing other passengers from gaining entry into the
terminal.
This unacceptable behavior caused significant disruption to ongoing
operations and affected numerous travelers scheduled for various flights.
To minimize further inconvenience, Air Peace swiftly activated operational contingency plan to board affected passengers through an alternate terminal, ensuring the continuity of their travel plans.
We are deeply saddened that such a high-profile figure displayed conduct
so unbecoming and disruptive to fellow passengers and our personnel. Air
Peace maintains a zero-tolerance stance on violence or any form of aggression against our staff and passengers.
We urge all guests, to remain civil and cooperative at all times. Aviation
operations are bound by strict timelines and safety protocols, and we remain
committed to upholding these standards while delivering safe and timely services to the Nigerian public.
Air Peace continues to stand for discipline, integrity, and respect for due process. No individual, no matter how influential, is above these values.