72-year-old man dies aboard Air Peace flight |READ FULL DETAIL
Afnews Editor
Aug 01, 2020
A 72-year-old passenger has died aboard an Air Peace flight P47182 en route Abuja from Calabar.
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It was also gathered that he had been on medication and was travelling to Abuja for a medical examination when the incident happened.
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His death was confirmed by a Port Health official, who noted that the passenger had no pulse upon the plane's arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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The deceased was reportedly escorted to the airport by his daughter, and cleared by Port Health officials at the Calabar airport to fly.
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Air Peace's spokesman, Stanley Olisa, confirmed the incident to one of our correspondents via the telephone.
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He said, "Yes, I can confirm it. He was certified fit to fly. He was a 72-year-old man. He was accompanied by his daughter. He was given medical clearance. It is not a COVID-19 related case. He was going to Abuja for a check-up. He was on medication. The aircraft was decontaminated immediately.ÔÇØ
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