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NIGERIAN PASSENGER DIES ON DELTA AIRLINES' ATLANTA-LAGOS FLIGHT

Afnews Editor

Mar 11, 2019

A Nigerian passenger on Delta Air Lines Flight DL54 travelling from Atlanta, United States to Lagos was, on Monday afternoon, found unresponsive before landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

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The 54-year-old passenger (name withheld), who was allegedly ill before boarding the flight, died three minutes before the aircraft touched down at the airport.

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The spokesperson for the MMIA Police Command, Lagos, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.

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Alabi said the command was notified of the development after the aircraft landed at the airport by the airline officials.

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Also, Delta Airlines in a statement issued by its media consultant, Mr. Mohammed Abdullahi, confirmed the development.

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"A passenger on Delta Flight DL54 travelling from Atlanta to Lagos today (March 11), was found unresponsive before landing.

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"Local medical professionals met the plane upon arrival and confirmed the passenger had sadly passed away.

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"Delta extends its deepest condolences to the family at this sad time.

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"As a matter of passenger privacy, Delta will not release additional information,ÔÇØ the airline said.

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(NAN)

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