KWAM1 is accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations
Airport Chaos! Police Set to Probe KWAM 1 Over Alleged Disruption of Abuja–Lagos Flight
The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, over allegations of unruly conduct that reportedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Tuesday that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had formally petitioned the police over the August 5, 2025 incident, which allegedly violated the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023.
“The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from NCAA over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1).
“He is accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023, following a reported incident on 5 August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,” Adejobi stated.
According to him, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to immediately commence a “thorough investigation into the matter, to unravel the circumstances which led to the ugly incident and ensure justice is served accordingly.”
Adejobi added that the police remain committed to ensuring safety and security within Nigeria’s aviation sector:
“The Force hereby assures the public of its commitment to upholding safety and security within Nigeria’s aviation sector, while assuring stakeholders in the sector of improved collaboration towards aviation security and strict compliance with aviation laws.”
Eyewitness accounts allege that the confrontation began when KWAM 1 attempted to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos carrying a flask suspected by aviation staff to contain alcohol — a prohibited substance on domestic flights in Nigeria.
When asked to surrender the flask, the musician reportedly refused and later moved to block the aircraft from taxiing, escalating the standoff.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police have yet to announce whether charges will be filed. Read More
