Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has strongly condemned the viral video showing Comfort Emmanson, the female passenger involved in the Ibom Air incident, being stripped naked during her removal from a flight. In an Instagram post, Njoku expressed that while she understands the necessity of offloading the passenger if required, the act of stripping her naked and circulating such footage online is a gross violation of human dignity.
Njoku emphasized that airline and airport staff are trained professionals and that dehumanizing someone in this manner, regardless of the passenger's alleged behavior, is unacceptable. She called for compensation for Emmanson, highlighting the damage done to the passenger's life and dignity.
This statement adds to widespread public criticism of the incident, where Emmanson was removed from an Ibom Air flight after refusing to switch off her phone as instructed, leading to a confrontation with crew and security personnel. The viral video has sparked debates over passenger rights, privacy, and airline conduct.
Mary Njoku’s condemnation reflects the broader outcry against the humiliating treatment suffered by Emmanson, complementing calls from advocacy groups and other public figures for accountability and respect for human dignity in such situations.