A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged Comfort Emmanuel, the passenger previously accused of unruly conduct aboard an Ibom Air flight. The ruling brings an end to a widely publicized case that sparked debates on passenger rights and aviation regulations.

Case Background
Emmanuel was arrested and charged following an alleged altercation with cabin crew during a flight from Lagos to Abuja in August, 2025. The incident led to her temporary detention and a controversial lifetime ban from Ibom Air, which was later lifted following public outcry and ministerial intervention.