FAAN probes K1 De Ultimate’s alleged airport security breach
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has launched an investigation into an incident involving popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over an alleged breach of airport security rules at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, FAAN said the altercation occurred on Monday, August 5, 2025, during boarding procedures for a ValueJet Airlines flight (Flight VK 201) headed to Lagos.
The release signed by Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, read, “Preliminary investigations confirmed that the passenger was scheduled to board the morning flight to Lagos operated by ValueJet Airlines (Flight VK 201).
“During boarding, the passenger attempted to carry an unidentified liquid substance on board despite repeated warnings from Aviation Security personnel and the Flight Captain.”
FAAN clarified that the musician attempted to board the aircraft carrying a flask containing liquid, violating aviation security regulations that prohibit liquids exceeding 100ml in hand luggage.
“In accordance with international aviation security standards specifically, Nigeria’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme and ICAO Annex 17 liquids exceeding 100ml are not permitted through security screening unless medically necessary and properly declared.
“The passenger was informed of this regulation but reportedly declined to comply,” the statement read.
