Viral Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, has finally come forward to give her detailed side of the story, recounting the full events that unfolded on that controversial day which caught the attention of Nigerians nationwide.
It would be recalled that Ms. Comfort Emmanson became the subject of online debates and news headlines after a dramatic incident on board an Ibom Air flight, where she was seen in a heated altercation with the air hostess. The video of the confrontation quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions and conversations across social media.
In a recently released video, Comfort Emmanson opened up about her ordeal, offering her own perspective on the situation. She explained that the misunderstanding began when the air hostess brusquely instructed her to switch off her phone in a manner she described as disrespectful and unnecessary. According to her, the tension between them did not end there.
She narrated that after the plane landed, she briefly stepped into the restroom. Upon coming out, she was surprised to discover that all other passengers had already disembarked. To her shock, the air hostess was waiting for her and reportedly blocked her from exiting the plane. What happened next, she claimed, escalated into the now-viral confrontation.
Comfort alleged that the air hostess physically assaulted her by pulling off her wig, breaking her necklace, and causing damage to her phone in the process. This, she said, left her both embarrassed and provoked. Out of anger, she retaliated by poking the hostess in the face, which was the exact scene captured in the trending video that circulated widely online.
The young lady further revealed that she felt utterly humiliated when her clothes were torn during the scuffle, and to make matters worse, those around her began recording videos instead of helping her. She described the entire experience as demeaning and traumatizing, especially since the clips went viral across different platforms.
In her words, she expressed gratitude to those who supported her during and after the ordeal, especially following her release from prison, where she was briefly detained after the incident. She emphasized that the public only saw a portion of the story in the viral clip, but she has now shared the full details for clarity.
Watch her speak below …
Comfort Emmanson finally breaks silence days after her release from prison, narrates what transpired between her and the Ibom Air hostess, and appreciates those who stood by her. pic.twitter.com/WuK0MX3OfM
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