Air Peace Petitions Police Amid Aviation Union Dispute

Air Peace airline has filed a petition with the Inspector-General of Police regarding alleged acts of violence, conspiracy, and conduct that could disrupt public peace amid an ongoing industrial dispute with aviation workers’ unions. The petition has initiated a police investigation involving the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), which has been summoned to appear before the Police Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

A letter dated August 26, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Magaji Mohammed, outlines the investigation into allegations of conspiracy, threatening violence, inciting disturbance of public peace, and assault occasioning harm. The ATSSSAN State Chairman and State Secretary are required to attend an interview on September 2, 2026.

ATSSSAN secretary Francis Akinjole confirmed receipt of the police invitation and stated that the unions would comply, indicating that the invitation followed recent picketing of airlines.