Why You Should Not Book Max Air: MaxAir Airline Officer, 'Y. DAHIRU'. Threatens; "I’ll Make You Miss Your Flight" — And He Did
- Simon Zaku
- Aug 21
- 3 min read
Heyooo, IbiFounders.
This is your loyal boy, Simon Taki Zaku - Founder & CEO, IbiFoundry Limited. And this is quite our first of this kind. Well, it was never planned.
So, sometime last week, I left Taraba for Abuja for an IbiFoundry project. After all, I was to return today thus booked MAXAIR AIRLINE because a friend recommended I check their price.
It was super cheap compared to a whole of other Airline enroute Abuja to Yola.
[Well, now I know why - MAXAIR AIRLINE IS A SCAM - Please be warned]
And this is my personal experience with this terrible airline that shouldn't exist.
My Public Complaint(s): Threats, Intimidation, very shady website [Please DO NOT BOOK MAXAIR - their Website, and Payment Gateway is NOT reliable] and Unprofessional Conduct by Aviation Officers at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Domestic Departure – Max Air Boarding).
Date & Time of Incident: Friday, 15th August 2025 — 11:24 AM
Location: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (Domestic Departure – Max Air Boarding).
The Aviation Officer in Question, who threathened my life: Y. DAHIRU — Aviation Officer on duty at the time.
On the morning of Friday, 15th August 2025, I arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for a flight I had fully booked and paid for with Max Air.
I had all necessary booking details and proof of payment, including screenshots.
However, I was suddenly informed at the airport that my payment could not be confirmed. This alone was disappointing and unprofessional, but what followed was far worse and deeply disturbing.
At the domestic departure checkpoint (where Max Air passengers board), I encountered an aviation officer identified as Y. DAHIRU.
Instead of assisting me professionally, he threatened and intimidated me in an extremely unprofessional manner.
Why You Should Not Book or Board Max Air in Nigerian NOW! Exact Words & Threats Made by a 'Supposed' Aviation Officer by Name Y. DAHIRU [My Personal Story]
At one point, he looked at me and said — and I quote — “Who goes me”.
From my understanding, this is a street slang or cultist-related expression. It is certainly not the language you would expect from a trained aviation officer representing our country.Hearing this in such a sensitive, high-security environment made me fear for my safety.
He went further to say that he would ensure I miss my flight.Unfortunately, he kept his threat, and I actually missed my flight — a flight that was supposed to take me to an extremely important IbiFoundry business meeting.
Evidences - a lot of Videos
I have videos and photographs of the incident and the officer in question, which I will be uploading publicly for transparency.This is not just a personal inconvenience — this is a nationwide concern.
Why This Is Critical
An aviation officer’s role is to protect passengers, ensure safety, and maintain professionalism at all times.Instead, this officer abused his position to intimidate and threaten me, causing financial loss, emotional distress, and reputational harm.
If an officer can make personal threats like this and deliberately cause a passenger to miss a flight, then passenger safety, trust, and Nigeria’s aviation reputation are at risk.
My Call to Action to the Relevant/Designated Agencies, Personnels to Investigate MAXAIR AIRLINE And Most Importantly Aviation Officer with Name Tag "Y. DAHIRU".
I, Simon Taki Zaku and the entire IbiFoundry team/group call on:
The Head of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
The Ministry of Aviation
Security Agencies (including DSS and the Nigeria Police Force)
To:
Investigate Officer Y. DAHIRU immediately.
Review CCTV footage from Friday, 15th August 2025 at around 11:24 AM at the domestic departure, Max Air boarding area.
Suspend him pending investigation.
Reform aviation officer recruitment and training so that only trained, professional individuals are placed in such critical security roles.
Root out untrained, aggressive, or cultist-linked individuals from Nigeria’s aviation security system.
Final Note to IbiFounders, and Nigerians - MAXAIR AIRLINE Aviation Officer Y. DAHIRU Should be Investigated IMMEDIATELY
I am making this public because I believe other passengers may have suffered in silence.
Our airports are gateways to Nigeria — they should reflect professionalism, safety, and integrity, not intimidation and abuse of power.
For me, this was not just an inconvenience — I lost a critical IbiFoundry business opportunity because an officer decided to use his position to threaten and block me.
I will not stay silent. I urge every responsible authority and citizen to take this seriously.
— Simon Taki Zaku
Founder & CEO, IbiFoundry LTD
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