Kenya Airways says a passenger died aboard its flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Lagos on Tuesday.
In a statement on Wednesday, the airline said the passenger
became unresponsive about 20 minutes before the aircraft landed at Murtala
Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
“Our crew administered first aid as per their training and
followed all emergency procedures,” the statement reads.
“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 expressed condolences to the family and
friends of the deceased and apologised for any inconvenience the incident may
have caused.
“We uphold and respect the privacy and dignity for all
involved,” the airline added.
The airline said it is providing the necessary support in
close coordination with the deceased’s family, local authorities, and aviation
regulators.
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