In a sharp response to the viral release of a video showing a passenger’s indecent exposure during an unruly episode on an Ibom Air flight, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo spoke firmly: while documenting misconduct for evidence is acceptable, public exposure of degrading footage is not. He acknowledged that filming the passenger’s aggressive behaviour—physically assaulting crew and ground staff—serves a legal purpose. Yet, he warned that spreading footage which humiliates the individual crosses a line, traumatizes, and undermines respect for womanhood.

Keyamo swiftly ordered that the staff member responsible for releasing the offensive clip be identified and punished. He also called on airlines to enhance staff training in de-escalation and public relations, emphasizing prevention over viral moments. Moreover, he directed a joint security meeting among aviation agencies to strengthen coordination in handling such volatile incidents.

His message was clear: the aviation system must hold both passengers and staff to high standards—legally and morally—ensuring respect, professionalism, and safety above sensationalism.