Bovi Reacts to Incident of Lady Slapping Ibom Air Hostess After Being Told to Switch Off Her Phone
- Bovi Ugboma reacted to the Ibom Air incident involving a female passenger who allegedly assaulted a flight attendant
- In a post on his Instagram story, Bovi suggested the outburst could be a result of a mental health disorder
- Bovi affirmed that while she faces the wrath of the law for her actions, she also needs to be checked psychologically
Comedian Bovi Ugboma has shared his thoughts on the recent Ibom Air incident, offering a balanced view that addresses both accountability and compassion.
The incident unfolded on a Uyo-Lagos flight when a female passenger reportedly refused to switch off her phone during takeoff preparations. Her refusal escalated into a physical confrontation as she allegedly slapped a flight attendant and fought airport security agents.
Source: Instagram
Viral clips captured the tense moments, showing officials eventually stepping in to forcefully eject her from the plane.
Bovi, reacting to the incident, acknowledged the seriousness of the passenger’s unruly behaviour and the need for her to face legal repercussions.
However, he also suggested that the outburst could have been the result of a mental health crisis, possibly resembling a manic episode.
Bovi calls for mental health check
He argued that while legal action is important, a mental health diagnosis should also be considered as part of the response.
The comedian commended the professionalism of the flight attendants and airport security, noting that they handled the situation with calmness and control despite the provocation.
He used the opportunity to highlight a broader point about mental illness, stressing that it is not always visible in extreme forms such as homelessness or erratic public behaviour.
According to him, stress, ingrained patterns of aggression, and unresolved childhood trauma can also manifest in confrontations like this.
Source: Instagram
Bovi referenced conditions such as complex post-traumatic stress disorder as possible underlying factors in such behaviour, calling for a more holistic approach that combines enforcement of the law with psychological evaluation and treatment.
In his words:
"Mental illness is not only when someone is mad and trekking and eating from a bin. Some people are really stressed. Some are used to abusive patterns of de-stressing like cussing and fighting. Some are triggered by their chronic childhood trauma.
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder is a thing. Kudos to the airport staff and airline hostess for the way they handled that passenger. But that girl needs to be taken to hospital. That looked like a manic episode. Yes, she should face the law. But she also needs mental treatment. Most of us do."
See the post below:
Bovi shares opinion on beating children
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Bovi Ugboma voiced his opposition to beating children as a form of discipline, stating it stems more from frustration than correction.
Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the father of three urged parents to let children be and condemned the practice of giving senior students authority to punish juniors, calling for its abolition.
His stance sparked varied reactions from social media users, with many sharing their perspectives on child discipline and the misuse of authority among students.
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