A passenger on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos died on Tuesday evening after becoming unresponsive shortly before the aircraft landed in Nigeria.
Kenya Airways said the medical emergency occurred on October 6, 2026, at about 9:20pm local Nigerian time.
According to the airline, the passenger was found unresponsive approximately 20 minutes before the aircraft landed in Lagos.
“Upon landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 21:41 hrs, the aircraft was met by medical personnel, and upon further examination, the medical personnel confirmed that the passenger had passed away,” Kenya Airways said in a statement.
The airline said its crew administered first aid to the passenger in accordance with their training and followed all emergency procedures while the aircraft was still in flight.
Kenya Airways expressed condolences to the deceased passenger’s family and friends.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused,” the airline said.
The carrier said it was providing the necessary support while coordinating with the deceased’s family, local authorities and aviation regulators.
Kenya Airways also said it was respecting the privacy and dignity of everyone involved in the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the passenger’s death were not immediately disclosed.
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