- The Nigerian Security Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a preliminary report on the July 13, 2025, Air Peace incident at Port Harcourt Worldwide Airport, alleging that the airline’s crew examined constructive for alcohol and hashish.
- Air Peace disputed the findings, noting that the co-pilot, David Bernard—who had suggested the captain to go round as since been reinstated with NCAA approval. Cabin crew member Victory Maduneme additionally denied testing constructive and threatened authorized motion.
The Nigerian Security Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a preliminary report on the July 13, 2025 incident involving an Air Peace Boeing 737 plane at Port Harcourt Worldwide Airport, sparking a heated dispute between the bureau and the airline.
NSIB’s Findings
In accordance with the report, each the airline’s captain and first officer allegedly examined constructive for ethyl — a byproduct of alcohol — whereas members of the cabin crew reportedly examined constructive for THC, a substance present in hashish.
Air Peace Disagrees
Air Peace, nonetheless, rejected the findings, stating it has not formally obtained the report however would problem the claims. The airline emphasised that its first officer, who performed a key function in averting hazard, had already been cleared by aviation authorities.
“The First Officer (co-pilot), who demonstrated professionalism in calling for a go-around to his captain, has been reinstated into lively flying duties, with full approval from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),” the airline stated in a press release on X.
Cabin Crew and Co-Pilot Reply
Victory Maduneme, a cabin crew member named within the report, additionally denied testing constructive for medicine and threatened authorized motion towards NSIB.
Air Peace co-pilot, David Bernard, additional defended himself, stressing that he had warned the captain through the touchdown try.
“I suggested him that, Commander, you’re excessive for this strategy; we should always provoke a go-around. And he didn’t take heed to me,” Bernard stated.
NSIB Stands Agency
Regardless of the pushback, NSIB’s Director Common, Alex Badeh, maintained that the findings stand, fueling additional debate over the security incident and its dealing with.
