United Airlines has confirmed the death of a Nigerian passenger, Benedict Sylvester Igwedike, 67, while aboard Flight 143 to Houston from Lagos. A statement from the airline said: “Medical personnel in Houston met United flight 143 from Lagos, Nigeria upon arrival Monday due to a deceased passenger on board. We are assisting the passenger's family with their needs.”
The body has been taken for autopsy.
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