# Nigerian Airline Removes Passenger After Threat to Burn Aircraft

> Air Peace removes passenger after threat to 'burn down' plane during takeoff.
- Title: Nigerian Airline Removes Passenger After Threat to Burn…
- Summary: Air Peace removes passenger after threat to 'burn down' plane during takeoff. Air Peace removed Celestine Ezeudu from flight P47866 after he threatened to…
- Keywords: air peace, celestine ezeudu, nigeria civil aviation authority, ncaa, aircraft, passenger, threat, burn down, flight p47866, asaba, delta state, Premium Times Nigeria
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/924124-nigerian-airline-removes-passenger-after-threat-to-burn-down-aircraft.html
- Author: Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman
- Published: 2026-11-10T12:57:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: air peace, celestine ezeudu, nigeria civil aviation authority, ncaa, aircraft, passenger, threat, burn down, flight p47866, asaba, delta state, news
## Incident Overview
Nigerian airline Air Peace removed passenger Celestine Ezeudu from flight P47866 after he threatened to 'burn down' the aircraft during takeoff.

> The anger i am feeling can burn down this plane
## Passenger Refusal to Comply
Ezeudu refused repeated instructions from cabin crew to stop taking pictures and put away his device before takeoff.
## Crew Escalation
Another crew member approached Ezeudu, leading to an altercation where he made the threat: 'The anger I am feeling can burn down this plane.'

> The anger I am feeling can burn down this plane
## Ramp Return Action
The aircraft returned to the airport ramp at 15:57, allowing Ezeudu to be removed without resistance.
## Passenger Explanation
Ezeudu later explained his anger stemmed from missing an earlier flight but did not anticipate his conduct would lead to the aircraft returning to the ramp.
## NCAA Response
NCAA Director of Public Affairs Michael Achimugu disclosed the incident on X, stating the crew alerted the captain after the altercation.
## Previous Incidents
In August 2025, Ibom Air had a similar incident involving passenger Comfort Emmanson who assaulted crew members and attempted to remove a fire extinguisher.
## Another Disruption
In August 2: Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde obstructed a ValueJet aircraft from taxiing after boarding, prompting airport security intervention.
## NCAA Warnings
The NCAA repeatedly warns against unruly behavior including verbal abuse, physical assault, refusal to comply with crew instructions, and conduct threatening aviation safety.
## Passenger Complaints
Passengers with airline service complaints are expected to use appropriate channels rather than confront crew or interfere with flight operations.
## Key takeaway

Air Peace removed Celestine Ezeudu from flight P47866 after he threatened to 'burn down' the aircraft during a confrontation with cabin crew.