Ibom Air: Lawyer Shares How Passenger Who Slapped Air Hostess Can Get Millions if She Sues Airline

• A Nigerian lawyer shared how an Ibom Air passenger who slapped an air hostess could win if she sued the airline
• An unexpected drama unfolded as an Ibom Air passenger was filmed slapping an air hostess on the plane
• The passenger also struggled with the airport security that confronted her at the Lagos airport in videos that emerged

A Nigerian lawyer mentioned how an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, could gain millions if she sued the airline, despite her actions.

Comfort was filmed slapping an air hostess on the plane and resisting arrest from the airport security that confronted her at the Lagos airport in videos that emerged.

In one of the videos, the passenger’s privates were exposed after being pulled out of the plane.

A Nigerian lawyer on X, @RickAnji, who analysed the situation, mentioned how Comfort can get millions if she sued the airline.

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He mentioned that the lady could sue for breach of contract of carriage, assault and battery, defamation and privacy violation.

In a tweet, he said:

“I’ve watched the video, read some other context from blogs and all I can say is that, from a legal standpoint this woman has a very good case against Akwa Ibom Air and she can sue for hundreds of millions and will likely win. Here’s my take ;

“Firstly this is clear case of - Breach of Contract of Carriage. Usually, and it’s sad a lot of Nigerians are unaware of their rights in this regard but when you purchase a ticket, you enter into a contract with the airline for safe, dignified, and timely carriage from one destination to another.

"Unlawful ejection from the aircraft without lawful justification especially in this way and manner that left this lady naked with her lady parts in the public and further recorded and posted on the internet constitutes a breach of that contract. This woman is entitled to damages for the great and possibly lifelong humiliation she has suffered.

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“2nd point is - Assault and Battery. Another fact Nigerians are unaware of is that our laws recognises that any unwanted physical contact, especially in a forceful removal especially by unauthorized persons, may amount to battery. The use of unnecessary force can give rise to both civil claims for damages and possible criminal liability for the individuals involved.

“The Third and most crucial point - Defamation & Violation of Privacy. Being stripped naked in public—particularly with others recording the incident definitely leads to reputational harm."

See full tweet below:

Reactions trail lawyer’s stance on Air Ibom passenger

@kennytuyi said:

"I'm sure lawyer defending Ibom Air would've contrary opinion, only who can proof beyond reasonable doubt will win in court. Judge will put everyone in their place, she slapped an air hostes, security even when she was removed, she behaved so unruly."

@Obaadegoroye1 said:

Omo for them to release that footage is crazy !!"

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@Harro_king said:

"Stripping her naked wasn't their intention I guess but their way of handling her led to that and she can use that to over every of her other of fences and over reaction."

Ibom Air has released a statement concerning the incident, sharing the action it took.

Air Peace passenger shares video of alleged turbulence

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady shared her experience on an Air Peace flight that encountered severe turbulence mid-flight.

In a TikTok video by @bigmira1122, she showed the chaos inside the plane with passengers praying and screaming.

The lady gave more details about the terrifying experience, sparking mixed reactions from netizens.

Source: Legit.ng