VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof exchange blows inside aircraft

Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as ‘VeryDarkman’, and Freedom Okkoetorise Atsepoyi, popularly called ‘Mr. Jollof’ were deboarded from a United Nigeria aircraft following an altercation which resulted in a free-for-all. The altercation happened during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on Monday morning. The development it was learnt caused disruption […]

Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as ‘VeryDarkman’, and Freedom Okkoetorise Atsepoyi, popularly called ‘Mr. Jollof’ were deboarded from a United Nigeria aircraft following an altercation which resulted in a free-for-all.

The altercation happened during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on Monday morning.

The development it was learnt caused disruption of the flight as other passengers struggled to separate them.

The airline’s crew later deboarded the duo while they were handed over to airport security for further interrogation.

Spokesman of United Nigeria, Chibuike Uloka, confirmed the development in a statement.

The statement read: “United Nigeria Airlines confirms that an altercation occurred between two passengers, identified as Martins Vincent Otse “VeryDarkman” and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi “Mr. Jollof”, during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on the morning of 17 November 2025.

“In full compliance with global aviation safety protocols, our crew responded immediately and professionally to de-escalate the situation.

“Both passengers were deboarded without delay to ensure the safety, comfort, and security of all other passengers and crew members.

“They were subsequently handed over to airport security for further investigation.

“United Nigeria Airlines places the highest priority on safety and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that threatens the security or well-being of passengers or crew. After all standard procedures were completed, the flight departed safely while the passengers involved in the altercation were still with the authorities.

“We remain firmly committed to providing a safe, respectful, and secure travel experience across our network.”