Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, accused of assaulting air hostesses of the airline, has said she will provide her own account of what transpired onboard of the flight from Uyo to Lagos.
Emmanson was released from Kirikiri prison on Wednesday, following a surprise twist of events and the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who removed the no-fly ban imposed on her and made Ibom Air withdraw the complaint against her.
On Monday, the police had charged Emmanson, which led to her remand at the prison. However, the charges bordering on assault and unruly behaviour were later withdrawn.
She had clashed with Ibom Air officials on an Uyo to Lagos flight on Sunday.
During the incident, she was forcefully removed from the aircraft with her clothes torn, leaving her partially nude.
The incident elicited varied reactions, with many Nigerians condemning the treatment meted to her by airport officials.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the passenger confirmed she had regained freedom, but stated that was still in pains, in the wake of the incident.
She promised to tell her side of the story after some rest and medical treatment.
“Thank you so much for all the Prayers, Love, and support. I’ve been released from the Prison, but I’m still in pains due to how I was treated,” she said.
“I just need some rest and medical treatment before I give out my own version of the event.
“Thank you so much my Lovely Friends and Supporters. I really appreciate y’all from the bottom of my heart. God bless y’all.”
Emmanson was released from the Kirikiri prison after the magistrate court struck out the five-count charge filed against her by the police.
