A passenger aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Lagos, Nigeria, has died after becoming unresponsive shortly before the aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Kenya Airways confirmed the death in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the passenger became unresponsive approximately 20 minutes before the flight arrived in Lagos.
The airline said its cabin crew immediately responded to the medical emergency and administered first aid in accordance with their training.
“Our crew administered first aid as per their training and followed all emergency procedures,” Kenya Airways said.
Passenger Dies After Flight Lands in Lagos
According to the airline, the aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 9:41 p.m., where medical personnel were waiting to attend to the passenger.
The medical team subsequently examined the passenger and confirmed that the individual had died.
“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,” the airline said.
Kenya Airways expressed condolences to the deceased passenger’s family and friends following the incident.
The airline also apologised for any inconvenience the incident may have caused other passengers and said it was providing the necessary support.
Kenya Airways Offers Support to Family
Kenya Airways said it was working closely with the deceased passenger’s family, relevant local authorities and aviation regulators following the incident.
The airline did not disclose the passenger’s identity or the cause of death.
It also emphasised the importance of protecting the privacy and dignity of everyone involved.
“We uphold and respect the privacy and dignity for all involved,” the airline said.
The circumstances surrounding the passenger’s death were not immediately disclosed.
RCCG Pastor Dies After Collapsing While Preaching
In a separate incident, a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Glorious People Assembly, Aleto, in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, has died after reportedly collapsing while preaching at a funeral service.
The pastor, identified as Deacon Steve Eyo, was reportedly delivering a sermon during the funeral of a female member of his church when he suddenly collapsed.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday and shocked mourners who had gathered for the burial.
Eyo was reportedly taken to a nearby medical facility using an ambulance that had been hired to convey the remains of the deceased woman whose funeral was taking place.
He was later confirmed dead at the hospital.
Pastor Collapses During Sermon
Reports said Eyo had been preaching about the certainty of death and encouraging those present to live with the awareness that life could end at any time.
He reportedly began his sermon at about 1:10 p.m. and collapsed approximately 15 minutes later while bringing the message to an end.
The incident occurred at a funeral service in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The death of the pastor reportedly left members of the congregation and mourners shocked, particularly because he had been speaking about mortality shortly before his collapse.
The two incidents have drawn attention to separate medical emergencies involving a passenger on an international flight and a clergyman at a funeral service.