The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially appealed to passengers aboard Ibom Air flight IAN513 from Uyo to Lagos on Sunday, August 10, 2025, to provide firsthand accounts to assist its ongoing investigation into the reported onboard incident.
Passengers can send direct messages or email their statements to michael.achimugu@ncaa.gov.ng as part of the effort to establish a comprehensive understanding of the events.
Public Reactions and Criticism
The NCAA’s call for witness testimonies has attracted immediate public attention on social media, with critics questioning the timeliness and fairness of the authority’s actions.
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Dr. Vince Chukwu tweeted, “No investigation was conducted yet but you guys hurriedly sent this lady to jail and also banned her from flying indefinitely.”
Another user, Mr. Creed (@Engr_OV), expressed concerns over perceived double standards, stating, “NCAA through @fkeyamo hastily banned a poor passenger, charged her to court, and remanded her in prison without proper investigation, while Kwam 1, guilty of the same offense, walks free.
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The Constitution seems against the poor. Worse, testimonies are being sent to Michael Achimugu, a known blackmailer of Atiku Abubakar…..damaging credibility.”
TJ News Nigeria reports these reactions highlight the growing public debate surrounding the Ibom Air incident, the NCAA’s investigative process, and broader issues of equity and justice in aviation security enforcement.
Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.
