The Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of the case against Comfort Emmanson, who was involved in an incident aboard an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025.
A statement by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, said the move was necessitated following consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and those involved in the “unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviors of certain individuals at our airports of recent”.
This decision follows Emmanson’s earlier remand in prison after the incident.
The development has sparked widespread criticism, as civil society groups, members of the public, and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have condemned both Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) for their handling of the matter.