United Nigeria Airlines has reacted to the public apologies offered by Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, also called Mr Jollof, following their onboard altercation on Flight UN0523.
In a statement, the airline’s Public Relations Officer, Chibuike Uloka, said it had taken note of their commitments to refrain from any behaviour that could compromise aviation safety or disrupt order on flights.
“United Nigeria Airlines acknowledges and accepts the public apologies issued by VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof following the onboard altercation that occurred during the boarding of Flight UN0523 from Asaba International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on 17 November 2025,” the statement read.
The airline highlighted that both individuals had publicly pledged via social media to avoid any conduct that could threaten passenger safety or decorum. It expressed confidence that the pledges would be honoured in the interest of maintaining a safe and orderly travel environment.
United Nigeria Airlines also commended the swift intervention of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Airport Security (AVSEC), the Asaba Airport Authority, and its own crew for professionally managing the situation in line with established safety protocols.
The airline reminded passengers to cooperate fully with airline personnel and airport security, stressing that maintaining safety and order in air travel is a shared responsibility.
