An Ikeja Magistrate Court in Lagos has freed Comfort Emmanson, the woman accused of disorderly conduct and assault during an Ibom Air flight, after the police dropped all charges against her.
The court’s decision followed the formal withdrawal of the five-count charge by the prosecution, a move triggered by a resolution between the airline, relevant authorities, and the Ministry of Aviation.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, SAN, disclosed that the agreement was reached after a careful review of the August 10 incident, consultations with industry stakeholders, and appeals from members of the public.
“In light of the remorse expressed by those involved and the intervention of concerned individuals, Ibom Air has chosen to withdraw its complaint,” Keyamo stated, noting that the decision was aimed at fostering harmony within the sector.
Emmanson had been arraigned on Monday and granted bail of N500,000 with two sureties, but was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre when she could not immediately meet the conditions.
At the resumed hearing, police prosecutor Oluwabunmi Adeitan informed Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami of the new development and tendered an application to formally discontinue the case. The court accepted the request and discharged the defendant.
This ruling brings an end to a case that had drawn significant public attention and stirred debates about passenger conduct and airline-customer relations in Nigeria.
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