A heated altercation between two sisters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Sunday, left one of them unconscious after a dramatic scuffle that disrupted operations at the terminal.
Our Correspondent learnt that the sisters, who were reportedly en route to an undisclosed destination, missed their scheduled flight an incident that allegedly sparked a heated argument between them.
Eyewitnesses told disclosed that what began as an exchange of words quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, as both women engaged in a public brawl before stunned passengers and airport staff.
“They were shouting and blaming each other for being late. Before anyone could intervene, punches started flying, and they rolled on the floor, scattering their luggage everywhere,” an airport worker recounted.
The fracas, which caused a temporary scene in the departure hall, prompted the swift intervention of operatives from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security, who restrained the pair and took them to the airport’s interrogation office for questioning.
However, the fight reportedly continued even after they were separated. In the heat of the scuffle, one of the sisters suddenly slumped and became unconscious.
The incident caused panic among airport personnel, who immediately called for medical assistance. An ambulance was deployed, and the unconscious woman was rushed to the FAAN clinic for emergency attention.
Strangely, the conscious sibling reportedly declined the offer for medical care, insisting that her sister’s condition was “spiritual” rather than physical.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, wrote on his X handle that the altercation disrupted airport activities before security operatives restored order.
“Perhaps one of them blamed her sibling for their missing flight, but they began to fight each other, scattering luggage and other belongings. Even after being taken to the interrogation office, they continued fighting until one fainted,” Achimugu said.
“She is presently receiving attention at the FAAN clinic. Hopefully, she makes a recovery. This is not how things should be.”
