The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has strongly criticised the recent conduct of renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, over an incident at an airport that disrupted a ValueJet flight.
The agency has described his actions as a grave breach of aviation safety rules—behaviour which, in many countries, could be treated as an act of terrorism.
The incident occurred on August 7 during ValueJet’s scheduled flight VK201. According to reports, Ayinde allegedly gained access to a restricted section of the airport and prevented the aircraft from departing. The disruption forced a delay, inconveniencing passengers and raising serious security concerns.
Speaking in an interview on Arise TV, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, condemned the musician’s alleged behaviour, warning that no passenger—regardless of status—has the right to interfere with flight operations.
“Your first responsibility at the airport is to respect and obey the instructions of officials on duty,” Achimugu emphasised. “In this case, the passenger did not comply. What he did, in most jurisdictions around the world, would be classified as terrorism. There is no circumstance under which you can stop an aircraft from taking off, and nothing justifies such an act.”
Achimugu revealed that the NCAA would launch a full-scale investigation into the matter, with particular attention to how Ayinde was able to access the restricted zone where the disturbance occurred.
He stressed that the probe would be comprehensive and would involve multiple aviation and security agencies, including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Aviation Security Service (AVSEC), and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).
“The investigation will also look at the actions of air traffic control,” Achimugu added. “Did they grant clearance for the pilot to fly, even though conditions were not safe for departure? These and other critical questions must be answered before conclusions can be drawn.”
In a formal move, the NCAA has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to carry out a criminal investigation, noting that Ayinde’s actions appear to have violated key provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.
Pending the outcome of these investigations, the popular Fuji musician has been placed on Nigeria’s no-fly list, effectively barring him from boarding any commercial flight within the country. The NCAA has also warned that any other individuals found complicit in the incident will face strict disciplinary or legal action.
Aviation experts have pointed out that incidents of this nature pose severe safety and security risks, as even minor disruptions to flight procedures can have potentially catastrophic consequences. By treating the case with utmost seriousness, the NCAA says it intends to send a strong message that Nigeria’s airports are no place for disorderly conduct—no matter who is involved.