United Nigeria Airlines on Monday handed social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, and entertainer Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, widely called Mr Jollof, to airport security after a heated clash during boarding of the airline’s scheduled Asaba Lagos flight.
The airline said the situation forced its crew to intervene and deboard both men in order to maintain safety and prevent further disruption before the aircraft’s departure.
In a statement posted on its official X account, the carrier confirmed that the confrontation took place while passengers were boarding Flight UN0523 at the Asaba International Airport on Monday morning.
The airline explained that its staff acted promptly in line with global safety procedures, noting that both passengers were immediately removed from the aircraft to protect others on board.
According to the statement, the crew handled the matter professionally and in full compliance with aviation safety protocols, before handing the two individuals over to airport security for further investigation.
The management stressed that safety remains its top priority and reaffirmed its zero tolerance for actions that threaten the security or comfort of passengers and crew members.
After completing all required procedures, the airline said the flight departed safely while the two men remained with airport authorities for questioning.
United Nigeria Airlines assured the travelling public of its commitment to maintaining high operational standards and providing a safe and respectful travel environment across its routes.
The confrontation between VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof drew widespread public attention, especially as both men have been locked in a heated online feud for several weeks.
Although the exact cause of Monday’s altercation remains unclear, their recent back and forth on social media has attracted major reactions from followers on both sides, with frequent arguments spilling into comment sections and online discussions.
