Thursday, October 8, 2026 -The Kenyan Airways has confirmed the d3ath of a passenger on a flight from Nairobi to Lagos.
In a statement issued Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the
airline said the flight experienced a medical emergency on board on Tuesday at
around 21:20 hrs Nigerian time as the passenger was found to be unresponsive
appropriately 20 minutes before landing in Lagos.
According to the statement, its crew administered first aid
as per their training and followed all emergency procedures.
However, after 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.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends
of the deceased and apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have
caused. We uphold and respect the privacy and dignity for all involved. Kenya
Airways is providing the necessary support in close coordination with the
deceased’s family,” the statement added
Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Affairs and
Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Michael
Achimugu, said that the police has taken over investigations into the
circumstances surrounding the d3ath of an unnamed passenger.
Achimugu, said he was briefed by the airline’s country
manager on Wednesday morning and stressed that the police had now taken over
the matter.
He explained that the passenger had reportedly been picked
up from Madagascar after customs authorities had earlier denied him entry into
the country.
He further added that the passenger became restless and
aggressive during the flight and allegedly attempted to gain access to the
cockpit before later trying to open the rear door of the aircraft.
“The country manager had woken me up this morning to say
their own side of the story, and the police will start their own
investigations. The country manager said he was picked from Madagascar, after
customs had earlier denied him entry into the country, and as expected, the
airline that brought him into the country must take him back,” he said.
“The passenger’s hands were tied behind his back as an
attempt to prevent further disruption and ensure the safety of those on board.
When he got into the aircraft, he became restless and aggressive inside the
aircraft, wanted to enter the cockpit and later wanted to open the rear door,
but was later tied down.
"But when he got to Nigeria, he was declared d3ad on
arrival. I don’t want to preempt the police investigation, but they have taken
it over for now.”
The spokesperson for the Airport command of the Nigeria
Police Force, Muhammed Adeola, also confirmed the incident, saying the body of
the deceased had been deposited at a morgue for further investigation.
“Yes, it’s true, and investigations have commenced. It’s an
issue of an inadmissible passenger, and the said complications arose on their
way back," Adeola said.
“He was unable to breathe, and medical officers were alerted
before the aircraft landed. However, upon landing, he was confirmed to have
d!ed. His body is at a morgue in Ikeja for further investigation.”
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