Olushola Omogbehin
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered full investigation into alleged obstruction of the safe operation of an aircraft involving Wasiu Ayinde Marshal.
The order was given to the Commissioner of Police (CP), Airport Command, to without delay commence a thorough investigation into the saga.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police received a petition from an official petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Adejobi said: “The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1).
“In response, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, 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”.
KWAM1 was accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly thwarted the safe and sound operation of an aircraft in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023 following a reported incident on August 5, 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
According to Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel, he was said to have spilled liquid from his cup on an officer and attempted to obstruct the aircraft’s takeoff, leading to his temporary detention by the AVSEC crime unit.
