KWAM 1 Airport Saga: IGP Orders Probe

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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered investigation into the Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde’s airport incident with ValueJet commercial airlines.

The information was contained in a statement by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday.

‎Egbetokun, in the statement acknowledged the petition by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over incident.

‎IGP, has therefore, directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the matter.

The statement reads:

The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1).

‎He is accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023 following a reported incident on 5th August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

‎In response, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the matter, to unravel the circumstances which led to the ugly incident and ensure justice is served accordingly.

The Force hereby assures the public of its commitment to upholding safety and security within Nigeria’s aviation sector, while assuring stakeholders in the sector of improved collaboration towards aviation security and strict compliance with aviation laws.

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