NCAA Petitions as IGP Orders Probe into Kwan 1 Airport Incident

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered investigation into the alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1), on 5 August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

This xomes following an official petition received by the Nigeria Police Force from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over the incident.

Kwam 1 is being accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023 following a reported incident on 5 August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who confirmed this on T6, said that in response, “the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the matter, to unravel the circumstances which led to the ugly incident and ensure justice is served accordingly.

The Force hereby assures the public of its commitment to upholding safety and security within Nigeria’s aviation sector, while assuring stakeholders in the sector of improved collaboration towards aviation security and strict compliance with aviation laws”.