BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed that a heated altercation broke out between two well-known passengers, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called “VeryDarkMan,” and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, better known as “Mr. Jollof”, during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on the morning of 17 November 2025.
The Public Relations Officer, Chibuike Uloka, said the airline said its crew acted “immediately and professionally” in line with global aviation safety protocols to de-escalate the situation.
“Both passengers were deboarded without delay to ensure the safety, comfort, and security of all other passengers and crew members,” United Nigeria Airlines stated.
The two men were later handed over to airport security for further investigation.
Reaffirming its strict safety standards, the airline noted that it maintains a zero-tolerance stance toward any conduct that could compromise security or disrupt operations.
“After all standard procedures were completed, the flight departed safely while the passengers involved in the altercation were still with the authorities,” the statement added.
United Nigeria Airlines reiterated its commitment to providing a “safe, respectful, and secure travel experience” across its network.
Olapeju is a journalist and aviation reporter.
