Headline: Comfort Emmanson Breaks Silence on Ibom Air Incident, Alleges Mistreatment and Demands Justice.

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger at the center of a controversial incident aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, has publicly shared her account of the events that led to her arrest and subsequent ban from the airline. In a video posted on her Instagram page, Emmanson expressed gratitude to her supporters and described the ordeal as traumatic.

Emmanson recounted that the incident began when a flight attendant, identified as Juliana, insisted she switch off her phone rather than place it in flight mode. She explained that one of her two phones had a faulty power button, making it difficult to turn off. With assistance from a fellow passenger, she eventually managed to switch off both devices. [1]

Upon arrival in Lagos, Emmanson stated that she went to use the restroom and, upon exiting, found that all other passengers had disembarked. She claimed that Juliana blocked her from leaving the aircraft without providing an explanation. Emmanson alleged that when she began recording the encounter, Juliana physically assaulted her by pulling her hair and breaking her phone. 

The incident has also raised questions about the training and conduct of airline staff. Captain Boaz Agbonifoh criticized the release of the video showing Emmanson's removal, calling it deplorable. He emphasized the need for proper conflict resolution training for aviation personnel.

In a recent development, the Federal Government withdrew the criminal charges against Emmanson. However, the Arline's lifetime ban remains in place, pending further investigations. [4]

As the public awaits a comprehensive investigation, Emmanson's case continues to highlight issues of passenger rights, airline accountability, and the importance of proper conflict resolution in the aviation industry.