The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, over alleged unruly conduct that reportedly disrupted the safe operation of an aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had petitioned the police over the incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023.

Following the petition, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to carry out a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure justice is served.

“The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from NCAA over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1). He is accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft… The IGP has directed a comprehensive investigation to unravel the circumstances of the incident and ensure justice is served,” the statement read in part.

Adejobi added that the police remain committed to upholding safety and security in Nigeria’s aviation sector and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with aviation laws.

Reports indicate that the altercation began when KWAM 1 attempted to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos carrying a flask, which aviation staff suspected contained alcohol—a prohibited item on domestic flights. When asked to surrender the flask, he allegedly refused and subsequently blocked the aircraft from taxiing.

The NCAA has since suspended the licences of the flight captain, Oluranti Ogoyi, and first officer, Ivan Iloba, while placing KWAM 1 on a six-month no-fly list across all Nigerian carriers pending the outcome of investigations.

The musician has since apologised, stating that it was never his intention to breach aviation protocols or inconvenience other passengers.

Public calls for his investigation intensified after an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, was recently remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting crew members during a separate Uyo–Lagos flight.