The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has blacklisted legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over what it described as a serious security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

 

The decision follows a now-viral video capturing the moment K1 was seen advancing toward a ValueJet aircraft, defying airport protocol after reportedly being denied boarding.

 

In a statement released Wednesday by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the aviation authority confirmed that although investigations into the incident are still ongoing, K1 has been blacklisted from all Nigerian airports for six months.

 

According to preliminary findings, the artist allegedly attempted to board Flight VK201 from Abuja to Lagos carrying a gold flask containing an unknown substance. Ground staff had requested to inspect the flask, a standard security procedure, but K1 reportedly refused and was seen drinking from it.

 

The content was suspected to be alcohol, a substance prohibited onboard Nigerian commercial flights, unless provided by the airline.

 

 

However, K1 De Ultimate has denied any misconduct, maintaining that he was mistreated during the incident. In a statement, he claimed that he was the victim, not the aggressor, and further stated that ValueJet later apologized to him.

 

“I was neither intoxicated nor aggressive. What happened was an unfortunate misunderstanding that was blown out of proportion,” K1 said.

 

 

 

Despite his version of events, the NCAA has maintained its stance on enforcing security regulations and is prioritizing passenger safety and adherence to aviation laws.

 

 

Aviation analysts have noted that the situation underscores ongoing challenges with enforcing strict compliance among high-profile passengers.

 

“Security protocols apply to everyone, regardless of status,” an airport official who spoke under anonymity stated. “Breaching them, especially near an aircraft, is taken very seriously.”

 

 

While K1 De Ultimate faces a six-month ban, the NCAA says a full investigation is still in progress and additional sanctions may follow if further violations are uncovered.