NCAA petitions AGF, IGP, call for K1 De Ultimate’s arrest
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has filed a formal petition to the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police, requesting a criminal investigation and prosecution of veteran Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate.
The move follows an incident aboard a domestic ValueJet flight on Tuesday involving the artiste which allegedly disrupted standard flight procedures and raised concerns about compliance with aviation safety regulations.
According to initial findings, the conduct of K1 De Ultimate during ValueJet flight VK201 was in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the NCAA said it called on the Attorney-General and the IGP to “launch a thorough investigation into the incident” and to commence “appropriate prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations 2023 supra and all other applicable laws.”
To further reinforce regulatory compliance and passenger accountability, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, has advised the Airline Operators of Nigeria to place K1 De Ultimate on a No-Fly List for commercial flights, pending the outcome of investigations.
The NCAA said the advisory reflects international aviation safety protocols aimed at protecting passengers, crew members, and aircraft operations.
“In a letter addressed to both the Attorney-General and the Inspector-General of Police, the NCAA called for a comprehensive criminal investigation and the initiation of appropriate prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations 2023 supra and all other applicable laws,” the statement said.
“Furthermore, and in light of the growing concern, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, has also issued an advisory to the Airline Operators of Nigeria, urging the immediate consideration and institution of a No-Fly List for K1 De Ultimate (on any commercial flight), pending the outcome of official investigations.
“This advisory is in line with global aviation standards that prioritise the safety of passengers, crew, and airline operations.
“The NCAA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that no individual, regardless of their status or public image, undermines the integrity of our aviation industry as passengers are held to the same standards of behavior and compliance within Nigeria’s airspace.”
Reaffirming its stance, the NCAA stressed that aviation safety and passenger discipline are non-negotiable, and that no act endangering lives or compromising flight integrity will be tolerated.
