Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revealed that the no-fly ban imposed on popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, is no longer limited to six months, but will remain in place indefinitely pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into a recent flight incident.
Gatekeepers News reports that the initial directive, issued by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on August 7, had stipulated a six-month ban. Airlines were also cautioned to adhere to the ban or face licence withdrawal.
However, speaking on TVC on Thursday, Mike Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, said,
“It is no longer a six-month issue. It is until whenever investigations into this matter have been concluded. There is no certain date for that, but investigations are ongoing.”
Achimugu provided insights from preliminary findings, explaining that KWAM 1 had passed initial airport security checks and accessed the VIP lounge, where it is believed he obtained the liquid.
According to Achimugu, the musician allegedly refused to comply and proceeded toward the aircraft.
He said, “Passengers boarding from the VIP lounge still undergo another check before getting on the plane. It was at that point the liquid was discovered, and he was told he could not board with it and was asked to stand aside.”
Security personnel, possibly avoiding the use of force, walked alongside him to the foot of the aircraft, where the pilot was called to assess the situation.”
“While that was going on, in trying to prove that what he was carrying was harmless, he splashed water. Somehow, some of it splashed on the pilot, who got angry, got back into the aircraft, and shut the door of the plane.”
Achimugu emphasised that this account is still based on preliminary investigation and no final decisions will be made until the probe concludes.
He assured that the matter will not be swept under the carpet, which is why it has been taken to the highest legal authorities in the country.
