Air Peace Removes Passenger From Abuja-Bound Flight Over Threatening Remarks

Air Peace has removed a passenger from an Abuja-bound flight after he allegedly threatened that his anger could “burn down” the aircraft following a disagreement with cabin crew.

The passenger, identified as Celestine Ezeudu, was removed from flight P47866 on Monday, November 9, 2026, after allegedly refusing repeated instructions from flight attendants to stop taking photographs and put away his electronic device as the aircraft prepared for take-off.

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, disclosed the incident in a post on X.

According to Achimugu, the situation escalated into an argument between Ezeudu and the cabin crew, during which the passenger allegedly made a threatening remark, claiming that his anger could “burn down” the aircraft.

The decision allowed airport officials to remove the passenger from the aircraft before the flight could proceed.

Achimugu further disclosed that Ezeudu’s travelling companion also voluntarily disembarked from the aircraft.

He explained that when the passenger was questioned in the crew room, Ezeudu reportedly said his frustration was caused by missing an earlier flight.

However, the NCAA official noted that the passenger appeared not to have considered that his behaviour could disrupt the flight and lead to his removal.

The incident highlights the importance of passengers complying with flight safety instructions and maintaining appropriate conduct towards airline personnel, particularly during critical stages of a flight, such as take-off.

Airlines and aviation authorities routinely require passengers to follow cabin crew instructions to ensure the safety of everyone on board.

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