A yet-to-be-known retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal from Anambra State has reportedly died onboard a British Airways, BA, flight from London to Abuja.
According to Daily Trust, the affected flight was diverted to Barcelona, Spain, in the early hours of Monday.
The flight from Heathrow Airport at 11:00 pm on Sunday, October 5, was scheduled to land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by 5:00 am Monday.
However, at about 1:30 a.m., the pilot declared a medical emergency and diverted to El Prat Airport in Barcelona.
It could not confirm the incident as of filing this report.
However, British Airways, in a message to passengers, apologised for the disruption and assured them of support.
“Passengers are advised to expect an email with more information and can reach out to the airline’s Live Chat feature for support. British Airways acknowledges the inconvenience and thanks passengers for their patience and understanding,” the airline stated.
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