Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
United Nigeria Airlines has finally spoken on the fight between social media influencer VeryDarkMan and comedian Mr Jollof after a video of their altercation went viral.
The Public Relations Officer of the airlines, Chibuike Uloka, in his press statement made available to Journalists, said that the crew responded swiftly by de-escalating the situation.
The statement said that VDM and Mr Jollof were deboarded to ensure the safety of other passengers and crew members.
United Nigeria Airlines further disclosed that both men were handed over to the airport security for further investigation.
According to the statement “United Nigeria Airlines confirms that an altercation occurred between two passengers, identified as Martins Vincent Otse “VeryDarkman” and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi “Mr. Jollof”, during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on the morning of 17 November 2025.
“In full compliance with global aviation safety protocols, our crew responded immediately and professionally to de-escalate the situation. Both passengers were de-boarded without delay to ensure the safety, comfort, and security of all other passengers and crew members. They were subsequently handed over to airport security for further investigation.
“United Nigeria Airlines places the highest priority on safety and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that threatens the security or well-being of passengers or crew. After all standard procedures were completed, the flight departed safely while the passengers involved in the altercation were still with the authorities.
“We remain firmly committed to providing a safe, respectful, and secure travel experience across our network.”