The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has escalated the controversy surrounding a recent security breach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, involving popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as K1 De Ultimate, and some ValueJet airline staff.
In an official statement released on Thursday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, revealed that the regulatory body has formally petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), requesting a full-scale investigation and possible prosecution of those involved.
“We have officially petitioned the AGF and the IGP to investigate and prosecute the incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde and ValueJet,” Achimugu stated.
According to Achimugu, the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, not only disrupted standard operating procedures but also posed significant safety risks to crew members, ground staff, and passengers.
“The actions reported significantly disrupted standard airport procedures and compromised aviation safety protocols,” he added. “We consider this a serious matter that warrants full legal scrutiny.”
IREPORT247NEWS reported that a viral video from the scene showed K1 De Ultimate standing on the airport tarmac, seemingly attempting to avoid the wing of an aircraft as it began to taxi.
Investigations revealed that the ValueJet flight in question — VK 201 from Abuja to Lagos — had begun taxiing without receiving the necessary pre-departure clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). In reaction, the NCAA suspended the licences of the two crew members involved: Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer Ivan Oloba.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) further alleged that Wasiu Ayinde attempted to board the aircraft while in possession of an unverified liquid substance.
Airport security officials reportedly informed him of the aviation rule prohibiting passengers from carrying liquids exceeding 100ml on board, unless such items are properly declared — typically for essential or medical purposes.
Despite repeated warnings from both aviation security personnel and the flight captain, K1 allegedly refused to comply with the directive. This non-compliance, coupled with his movement near the aircraft during taxiing, formed the basis for NCAA’s disciplinary action.
As a consequence of the incident, the NCAA placed K1 De Ultimate on a six-month no-fly list, effectively banning him from travelling by air within Nigeria for that period. The suspension of the two ValueJet pilots also takes immediate effect, pending the outcome of the federal investigation.
The petition to the AGF and IGP marks one of the most serious escalations of an airport security matter involving a celebrity in recent years, signalling the NCAA’s determination to enforce aviation safety regulations without fear or favour.
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