Passenger dies on Kenya Airways Nairobi‑Lagos flight before landing

A passenger died on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos on 6 October 2026 after becoming unresponsive about 20 minutes before the aircraft’s arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The medical emergency occurred at roughly 9:20 p.m. Nigerian time; the plane landed at 9:41 p.m. and emergency medical personnel boarded after touchdown, confirming the passenger had passed away. Kenya Airways issued a statement expressing condolences, apologising for any inconvenience, and said it is cooperating with the family, local authorities and aviation regulators.