By: Peace Udugba;
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has strongly condemned the unruly conduct of a high-profile passenger, identified as King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1 or K1 De Ultimate, following a security breach incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, during the boarding process of ValueJet Flight VK 201 bound for Lagos.
According to FAAN, the artist violated international aviation safety regulations by attempting to board the aircraft with an unidentified liquid substance, later confirmed to be alcohol, which exceeded the 100ml limit permitted under Nigeria’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) and ICAO Annex 17.
Despite repeated warnings by Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel and the Flight Captain, the musician refused to comply with safety directives.
The situation escalated when he reportedly spilled the contents of the flask on a security officer and resisted further instructions, prompting the Captain to shut the aircraft door after confirming boarding had been completed.
The musician then moved to the aircraft’s front area, refusing to leave until he was eventually escorted away by the AVSEC crime unit. He was later released pending further investigation.
FAAN, in an official statement signed by Mrs Obiageli Orah, reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that endangers aviation safety or disrespects airport personnel.
“Regardless of status, any individual who attempts to compromise airport operations or the safety of passengers and crew will face the full weight of the law,” the statement emphasised.
The Authority assured the public that the matter is under thorough investigation and affirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and regulatory compliance across all Nigerian airports.
Fuji maestro, Wasiu Anifowoshe Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), the Mayegun of Yoruba land has stirred reactions from social media users after a video of an incident involving him at an event surfaced online.
Also known as K1 De Ultimate, the 63-year-old musician was caught on camera slapping a photographer on the head during his performance at socialite Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, a.k.a IBD Dende’s birthday party on Sunday in Lagos.
Kwam1’s Response;
Kwam1 denied any wrongdoing, stating that the flask contained only drinking water and that he was the victim in the situation. He claimed that ValueJet apologized and offered to fly him on a private jet, which he declined.
In a related development, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended the licenses of the ValueJet pilot and co-pilot for initiating departure procedures without proper clearance, endangering ground personnel and other airport users.
The incident has prompted ongoing investigations by both FAAN and NCAA, with potential consequences for all parties involved.
In the a video currently still trending on social media, the fuji musician slapped the photographer hard as he tried to take a photo of other guests at the party.
Kwam1 (King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal) was involved in an incident in March 2020 where he slapped a photojournalist during a live event in Lagos. The incident happened at a birthday party, and it drew public criticism after a video of the slap circulated online. Many people condemned the act, calling it an abuse of influence. Kwam1, however, did not issue a public apology at the time.
In a related development, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of the ValueJet pilot and co-pilot for initiating departure procedures without proper clearance, thereby endangering ground personnel and other airport users.
The incident has triggered ongoing investigations by both the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the NCAA, with possible sanctions for all parties involved.
In a video still trending on social media, Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam1) is seen slapping a photojournalist who was attempting to take pictures of other guests at a birthday party.
Kwam1 was previously involved in a similar incident in March 2020, during a live event in Lagos. The video of the assault sparked widespread public outrage, with many condemning it as an abuse of influence. Kwam1 did not issue a public apology following the incident.
