Actress Mary Njoku has condemned the treatment of Comfort Emmanson by Ibom Air officials.

Emmanson was removed from a flight and later arraigned and remanded in prison after a viral video showed her being dragged off the plane with her breasts exposed.

Njoku expressed her outrage on Instagram, stating that while she understands the airline’s decision to offload Emmanson if necessary, the alleged act of stripping her and circulating the footage online is a gross violation of her dignity.

According to Njoku, airline staff are trained professionals, and dehumanising someone, stripping a woman naked, and broadcasting it online cannot be justified, regardless of the circumstances.

She pointed out the hypocrisy, noting that even the police ensure that criminals and alleged murderers are dressed and their private parts are covered during parades.

Njoku emphasised that airline officials should be held to a similar standard, and treating passengers with dignity is essential.

According to her, Emmanson deserves compensation for the damage done to her life and dignity.

She stressed that the incident is unacceptable and that Emmanson should not be left to face the consequences alone.

Njoku wrote, “I understand removing her from the plane, that’s not the issue. What I cannot understand is stripping her while doing so and then putting it all over the internet,” she said.

“Airline or airport staff are trained professionals, and I refuse to believe that dehumanising someone, stripping a woman naked, and broadcasting it online is part of that training, no matter what crime she may have committed.

“I’ve seen police parade even criminals and alleged murderers, and they still ensure those people are dressed and their private parts are covered. Authorities do not parade people naked. How much more should we expect from airline officials? They are not thugs!!!

“While she is being penalised or sent to jail for her actions, she should not be walking away from this alone. She deserves compensation for the damage done to her life and the dignity of every Nigerian woman. Because this is NOT acceptable!!!! Absolutely NOT acceptable!!!”