Ibom Air denies involvement in video of passenger stripped and dragged off plane

The management of Ibom Air has dismissed claims that the airline released a widely circulated video showing a passenger stripped naked and forcibly dragged off an Ibom Air plane.

Aniekan Essienette, the Group Manager for Marketing and Communications at Ibom Air, clarified the airline’s position in an interview with TVC News on Monday. She confirmed that while the incident was recorded onboard an Ibom Air flight, the video was neither recorded nor shared by Ibom Air staff.

The video triggered significant controversy on social media, raising questions about airline conduct and passenger treatment. However, Ibom Air’s statement firmly distances the airline from responsibility for the release and distribution of the footage.

However, Ibom Air’s statement firmly distances the airline from responsibility for the release and distribution of the footage.

It remains to be seen if further investigations or official statements will follow or if Ibom Air will take additional measures to address public concerns.

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