The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Nigeria Police Force Command situated at the airport to probe the ace Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, over his faceoff with some airport officials.
The music star engaged in what was described as an unruly conduct last week when he allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.
The spokesman of the Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the police boss had ordered that the investigation commences into the matter immediately.
Adejobi, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, said the IGP wants the officers to unravel the circumstances which led to the ugly incident and ensure justice is served accordingly.
He also said the IGP acted swiftly and ordered the immediate investigation after the police high command received a formal petition from the NCAA.
The singer’s action attracted widespread condemnation, with many calling for his arrest and prosecution.
The NCAA had immediately written to the IGP and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbami, calling for a “comprehensive criminal investigation and the initiation of appropriate prosecution” against the singer known to be an ally of President Bola Tinubu and who has performed in rallies of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The civil aviation regulator had also slammed a six-month ban on the singer, warning that any local or international airline that flies the singer risks its license being withdrawn.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo had condemned in strict words the unruly behaviour of the Fuji maestro, saying his act of blocking a moving aircraft by the singer was unacceptable and reprehensible.
Though Kwam 1 released an apology video over the weekend, the remand of an unruly Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, in the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Lagos, has ignited selective justice flames, with many calling for the instance prosecution of Kwam 1.
The police said the Kwam 1 incident would be investigated and ensure justice would be served accordingly.
