Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger arraigned for allegedly assaulting a purser, has denied reports that she filed a N500 billion lawsuit against the Federal Government and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
In a statement on her Instagram story, she described the report as false and misleading, adding that she would personally inform the public if and when she takes such legal action. “I have not taken any such legal action yet. When I eventually do anything of such nature (which is imminent), I will personally update the public myself via my official page,” she wrote.
The incident originated from an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, where Emmanson allegedly refused to switch off her phone during a safety announcement and was reported to have attacked a purser. The airline filed charges against her, which led to her arraignment. The Airline Operators of Nigeria initially banned her from flying for life, but the ban was later lifted.
On August 13, after consultations led by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, the police withdrew all charges. The court approved the withdrawal, effectively discharging the case.
Source: https://guardian.ng/news/
