The revelation by Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of assaulting airline staff and security personnel, generated a storm of reactions on social media in the last couple of hours.
Recall that on 11 August, 2025, Emmanson, a realtor, was alleged of refusing to switch off her phone while boarding an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on 10 August. The incident led to her remand at the Kirikiri Correctional Facility in Lagos State.
Although she was later granted bail following the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Emmanson declined to speak publicly on the matter, stating that she was in pain and undergoing treatment.
Days later, she broke silence. Her narration of the incident triggered widespread criticism and controversy online, with some social media users expressing support for her while others condemned her actions.
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The New Daily Prime highlighted some of these comments.
Reacting to Emmanson’s video posted on Instagram, some netizens took to the video comment section to express their concerns about the issue.
Radiogad wrote: “We love you so much, but please protect yourself at all costs… Keep winning, we dey for you.” Another user, Uncle_olah said: “You can never do wrong in my face, everything wey you talk na true.”
Also, Christabelgbenya encouraged: “My darling, you have to be strong, go out there and do your thing. Thank God you are alive.”
Another user reacted by giving her support Trendy_cole_unusual added: “Comfort I know is a humble girl… That’s why I defended her everywhere.”
Furthermore, another user urged her to take legal action, tdsglamhairsalon: “Ibom Air needs to be sued for damages… I don’t know how many of us can stand what this lady went through and still be calm.”
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Others were more sceptical, with some challenging her version of events or questioning her behaviour.
On X (formerly Twitter), Topveemedia criticized: “Exposing your body was bad from them, but you need home training… For me I felt like you started all the problems for not switching off your phone.”
Fillipo Saga claimed: “Her side of the story is not adding up. She didn’t poke the air hostess; she slapped her severally and also kicked her. Anyways, the matter is settled.”
Henry MD (Don P) was blunt: “Comfort Emmanson is lucky that many naive Nigerian youths now glorify stupidity… You are not a victim but a badly behaved individual.”
Others emphasised that Comfort Emmanson had a strong case against the airline.
One user under the handle Question and Answer advised: “You need a good lawyer… sue the airline separately for manhandling you, then sue the woman for dragging you. Everyone will just learn.
