A Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has removed a passenger from one of its aircraft following a heated confrontation with cabin crew during preparations for take-off.

The incident occurred on Monday, November 9, 2026, aboard Air Peace Flight P47866, which was scheduled to operate to Asaba, Delta State, according to a report by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

The passenger was identified as Celestine Ezeudu. According to Michael Achimugu, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the passenger allegedly refused repeated instructions from cabin crew members to stop taking photographs and put away his mobile device while the aircraft was preparing for take-off.

The situation reportedly escalated when another crew member approached him, resulting in an argument. During the confrontation, Ezeudu allegedly made a statement that raised serious safety concerns.

He reportedly said: “The anger I am feeling can burn down this plane.”

Following the threatening remark, the cabin crew immediately alerted the captain, who ordered the aircraft to return to the airport ramp at approximately 3:57 p.m. to allow the passenger to be removed.

The passenger reportedly complied with instructions to disembark without further resistance. His friend and co-traveller also voluntarily left the aircraft in solidarity with him.

During questioning at the airport’s crime room, Ezeudu reportedly explained that his anger resulted from missing an earlier flight. He also said he did not realise that his behaviour would force the aircraft to return to the ramp.

The incident has once again drawn attention to the importance of passenger discipline and compliance with aviation safety regulations. Aviation authorities consistently stress that instructions from pilots and cabin crew must be respected, particularly during critical flight operations.

Although the NCAA report detailed the passenger’s removal, no further sanctions against him were announced in the reports available at the time of publication.

The development serves as another reminder that unruly behaviour and threatening statements aboard aircraft can disrupt flight operations and potentially endanger passengers and crew members.

Source: NCAA incident report as reported by Channels Television and Nairametrics. Channels Television+2

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