United Nigeria Airlines has accepted the public apologies issued by social media personalities Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, widely referred to as Mr Jollof, after the pair engaged in a physical confrontation aboard a flight earlier this week.
The altercation, which occurred on Monday during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport and was captured in videos circulating on social media, sparked widespread concern over passenger behaviour and safety within Nigeria’s aviation sector.
In a statement released on Thursday, the airline acknowledged the apologies tendered by both men and noted their public commitment to avoid future conduct that could jeopardize aviation safety or disrupt order aboard any aircraft.
“United Nigeria Airlines acknowledges and accepts the public apologies issued by VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof following the onboard altercation that occurred during the boarding of Flight UN0523 from Asaba International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on 17 November 2025,” the airline said.
The statement added that the company expects both individuals to honour their undertaking in the interest of maintaining a safe, respectful, and orderly environment for all travellers.
United Nigeria Airlines reiterated its support for the Airline Operators of Nigeria and regulatory agencies in their efforts to curb unruly behaviour in the aviation space, urging passengers to cooperate with airline staff, security personnel, and airport authorities at all times.
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The confrontation, which escalated into a physical fight, reportedly stemmed from a longstanding online dispute dating back to 2024, during which VeryDarkMan had publicly vowed to confront Mr Jollof. The scuffle prompted panic among passengers before crew members intervened.
Both men were subsequently deboarded and handed over to security officials at Asaba Airport, the airline confirmed.
The incident has reignited conversations on aviation discipline and the growing role of social media feuds spilling into real-life situations.