Comfort Emmanson, the woman who was remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre following an incident aboard an Ibom Air flight, has been released.
The decision followed the withdrawal of the complaint against her by Ibom Air. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed her release on Wednesday, stating succinctly: “Emmanson has gone home from the court. I can confirm that.”
Keyamo explained that the withdrawal of the case came after consultations with key stakeholders in the aviation sector, including the Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON), and in light of Emmanson’s “great remorse” during police questioning.
As a result, the lifetime flying ban imposed by AON has also been lifted. Authorities indicated that the necessary steps have been taken to facilitate her release this week.