Nigerian Airline, Airpeace, has come out to express its disgust at “unruly conduct” by a prominent Nigerian politician at Lagos airport.
Airpeace made this known via a press statement signed by its management titled ‘Unruly conduct by prominent Nigerian politician at Lagos airport: Airpeace reaffirms zero tolerance for violence’ on Wednesday 11 June, 2025, posted on the company’s official X account.
Airpeace narrated, the Politician who arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) was informed of his missed flight and “resorted to violence, physically assaulting our staff and forcefully barricading the Terminal’s entrance”, adding, the “prominent individual went as far as sealing the entry gate and manning the access point”.
According to the Statement: “Air Peace strongly condemns the unruly conduct of a prominent Nigerian politician who disrupted airport operations on the morning of Wednesday 11 June, 2025.
“The prominent individual in question arrived at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) at approximately 06:10 AM. In line with our standard one-time departure policy, the boarding process has closed, and the flight departed as scheduled.
“Upon being informed of the missed flight, the politician resorted to violence, physically assaulting our staff and forcefully barricading the Terminal’s entrance. He went as far as sealing the entry gate and manning the access point, effectively obstructing other passengers from gaining entry into the Terminal.
“This unacceptable behaviour caused significant disruption to ongoing operations and affected numerous travellers scheduled for various flights.
“To minimize further inconvenience, Air Peace swiftly activated an operational contingency plan to board affected passengers through an alternate terminal, ensuring the continuity of their travel plans.
“We are deeply saddened that such a high-profile figure displayed conduct so unbecoming and disruptive to fellow passengers and our personnel. Air Peace maintains a zero-tolerance on violence or any form of aggression against our staff and passengers.
“We urge all guests to remain civil and cooperative at all times. Aviation operations are bound by strict timelines and safety protocols, and we remain committed to upholding these standards while delivering safe and timely services to the Nigerian public.
“Air Peace continues to stand for discipline, integrity and respect for due process. No individual, no matter how influential, is above these values.”
