- The Nigeria Security Investigation Bureau (NSIB) released a preliminary report on July 13, 2025 at the air peace incident at Port Harcourt International Airport, accusing the airline crew of the test positive for alcohol and marijuana.
- Air Peace objected to the findings and noted that co-pilot David Bernard recommended the captain to move around because it was restored since the NCAA approval. Cabin crew wins Maduneme also denies testing positive and threatening legal lawsuits.
The Nigeria Security Investigation Bureau (NSIB) released a preliminary report on the July 13, 2025 incident involving 737 air peace aircraft at Port Harcourt International Airport, sparking fierce controversy between the agency and the airline.
NSIB discovery
According to the report, the airline’s captain and emergency officer allegedly tested ethyl, a byproduct of alcohol, while members of the cabin crew reportedly tested THC, a substance found in cannabis.
Air Peace Disagrees
However, Air Peace rejected the findings, saying it has not received the report formally but would question the claims. The airline stressed that the first official who played a key role in avoiding danger has been cleared by the aviation authorities.
“After the full approval of the Civil Aviation Agency of Nigeria (NCAA), a soldier (co-pilot) has been restored to active flight duties when he calls for a campaign against his captain.” The airline said in a statement about X.
Cabin crew and co-pilot respond
Victory Maduneme, the cabin crew named in the report, also denied testing positive for drugs and threatened legal action against the NSIB.
Air Peace co-pilot David Bernard further defended himself, highlighting that he warned the captain during the landing.
“I told him, Commander, you’re very high about this approach; we should start a circle. He doesn’t listen to me.” Bernard said.
I found a firm stance
NSIB Director-General Alex Badeh insisted that despite the counterattack, these findings showed up, which further sparked further debate on security incidents and their handling.
