Nigeria, Aug. 11 -- The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has imposed a lifetime flight ban on Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger accused of violently assaulting crew members on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on 10 August.

The AON is the association of Nigeria's domestic airlines.

The incident, which began shortly before take-off at Victor Attah International Airport, reportedly escalated when Ms Emmanson refused to switch off her mobile phone despite repeated safety instructions.

According to Ibom Air, another passenger seated beside her switched off the device, prompting a verbal outburst that turned into a physical confrontation with the cabin crew.

Upon arrival in Lagos, the airline said Ms Emmanson confronted the purser,...