Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole disrupted operations at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 in Lagos on Wednesday after missing his scheduled flight to Abuja.
Oshiomhole arrived at the terminal around 6:10 a.m. for Air Peace Flight P47120, which was set to depart by 6:30 a.m.
By the time he got to the gate, boarding had already closed, in line with the airline’s strict departure policy.
Upon being told he had missed the flight, Oshiomhole reportedly became aggressive.
He allegedly assaulted Air Peace staff and went on to lock the terminal gate, preventing other passengers from entering.
His actions disrupted the flow of airport operations and delayed several other flights.
To reduce the impact of the incident, Air Peace quickly moved affected passengers to another terminal so they could continue with their travel plans.
The airline later described Oshiomhole’s behaviour as disruptive and harmful to both staff and passengers.
Air Peace reminded the public that aviation runs on strict schedules and safety rules, and no one, regardless of status, is above those standards.
The airline also called on all travelers to remain calm and respectful while dealing with airport staff.
