Passenger dies inside Kenya Airways Lagos-bound flight
A passenger has died aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos after reportedly becoming unresponsive shortly before the aircraft landed in Lagos. Kenya Airways confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Corporate Communications Department on Wednesday. The airline said the medical emergency occurred at about 9:20pm Nigerian time on Tuesday, October […]
A passenger tragically passed away on a Kenya Airways flight en route to Lagos after reportedly becoming unresponsive before the aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 9:20pm Nigerian time. Kenya Airways confirmed the medical emergency in a statement, stating that one of its passengers was found unresponsive around 20 minutes prior to landing.
The airline's crew immediately provided first aid in accordance with their training and emergency procedures. Upon landing, medical personnel confirmed the passenger had passed away. Kenya Airways expressed condolences to the deceased's family and friends, apologizing for any inconvenience caused and offering support to all parties involved.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Nigeria Police confirmed that the police have taken over the investigation. According to sources, the passenger had reportedly been denied entry into Madagascar before boarding the flight.
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