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Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Newsgeek24(op): 5:49pm On Oct 06, 2025

A British Airways (BA) flight from London to Abuja was diverted to Barcelona, Spain, in the early hours of Monday, after a retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal from Anambra State died onboard, News360 Nigeria reports.

The aircraft, which departed London’s Heathrow Airport at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, was scheduled to land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by 5:00 a.m. Monday.

However, at about 1:30 a.m., the pilot declared a medical emergency and diverted to El Prat Airport in Barcelona.

Sources told our correspondent that the deceased, believed to be in his early 80s, had been ill and was being flown back to Nigeria for further treatment when he passed away mid-flight.

He was one of only a few surviving retired air vice marshals from Anambra State.

The incident caused distress among passengers, with confusion onboard reportedly triggering a second medical emergency involving a pregnant woman.

Her condition could not be immediately confirmed at press time.

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.

The airline also confirmed that a replacement aircraft would continue the journey to Abuja. Initially scheduled to depart Barcelona at 2:00 p.m. local time and arrive in Abuja at 7:00 p.m., the departure was later adjusted to 2:50 p.m., with arrival expected around 5:45 p.m. Nigerian time.

British Airways apologised for the disruption and provided a replacement aircraft.

The new flight is scheduled to depart Barcelona at 2:50 pm local time, with an expected arrival time in Abuja of 5:45 pm local time.

https://news360ng.com/breaking-retired-air-vice-marshal-dies-on-abuja-bound-british-airways-flight/

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by 1bunne4lif(m): 5:56pm On Oct 06, 2025

I didn't see any name, is the person anonymous vvvv

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by omoredia: 5:57pm On Oct 06, 2025

Make them investigate oo. NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE IS REAL

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Oisagbai78: 5:57pm On Oct 06, 2025

RIP Sir. O serious gan ni o. Old soldier for come home die peacefully nah?

Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by chipet67(m): 6:00pm On Oct 06, 2025

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by GboyegaD(m): 6:00pm On Oct 06, 2025

May his soul rest in perfect peace. Why not seek treatment in the UK before returning back to Nigeria?

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Kewekubosineh: 6:02pm On Oct 06, 2025

He is Retired Air Vice Marshall Omatshola Okorodudu,from Warri Delta state.

Died in Kenya Hospital. His corpse was seized because of N111Million accumulated hospital bills.

The narrative is therefore misleading by British airways.

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by zelnababa(m): 6:09pm On Oct 06, 2025

GboyegaD:
May his soul rest in perfect peace. Why not seek treatment in the UK before returning back to Nigeria?

I think they knew time is up for him. So is better and cheaper to come Nigeria as a living human, than dead man

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by AdolfHitlerxXx: 6:12pm On Oct 06, 2025

Shameless leaders they die abroad and are buried here only

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Smartwave: 6:17pm On Oct 06, 2025

Sources told our correspondent that the deceased, believed to be in his early 80s, had been ill and was being flown back to Nigeria for further treatment when he passed away mid-flight.

I don't understand again, Had been ill and being flown back to Nigeria.........to die or what?

RIP sir.

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by FarahAideed: 6:18pm On Oct 06, 2025

A true Air Vice Marshal , so true he kicked the Bucket at 35 thousand feet like a real Air warrior ..RIP Sir

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by ednut1(m): 6:19pm On Oct 06, 2025

Kewekubosineh:
He is Retired Air Vice Marshall Omatshola Okorodudu,from Warri Delta state.

Died in Kenya Hospital. His corpse was seized because of N111Million accumulated hospital bills.

The narrative is therefore misleading by British airways.

lies. This is a different case. See the flight history below showing diversions to barcelona

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/BAW83

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by princepee: 6:19pm On Oct 06, 2025

which kind nonsense report bi this huh

?
So the retired officer no get name abi?
So that he is from Anambra is enough information ba?

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by ednut1(m): 6:21pm On Oct 06, 2025

Smartwave:
Sources told our correspondent that the deceased, believed to be in his early 80s, had been ill and was being flown back to Nigeria for further treatment when he passed away mid-flight.

I don't understand again, Had been ill and being flown back to Nigeria.........to die or what?

RIP sir.

naso e dey be na. Abroad doctors will tell you there is no more hope especially advanced cancer . So they encourage you to go kpai at home. Very expensive to repatriate dead body

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by samwash(m): 6:21pm On Oct 06, 2025

May his soul rest in peace.
Where we go declare place of death now
Midway airborne
Or London.

Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Thunderfayamods: 6:22pm On Oct 06, 2025

omoredia:
Make them investigate oo. NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE IS REAL

This dude will never stop making meaningless comments!

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Thunderfayamods: 6:23pm On Oct 06, 2025

Smartwave:
Sources told our correspondent that the deceased, believed to be in his early 80s, had been ill and was being flown back to Nigeria for further treatment when he passed away mid-flight.

I don't understand again, Had been ill and being flown back to Nigeria.........to die or what?

RIP sir.

Of course they knew he was going to die, bringing his corpse back home will be more expensive.

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by dagbas: 6:26pm On Oct 06, 2025

The report said he was sick and being flown back to Naija for MEDICAL TREATMENT. Shey na traditional melecine from dibia e dey kom collect From village People?

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Thunderfayamods: 6:26pm On Oct 06, 2025

GboyegaD:
May his soul rest in perfect peace. Why not seek treatment in the UK before returning back to Nigeria?

Mr man they doctors probably told them he was going to die so it was better to bring him back alive. Una thinks say abroad doctors dey cure everything.
Bringing his corpse will be more expensive.

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by ZombieDredd: 6:28pm On Oct 06, 2025

FarahAideed:
A true Air Vice Marshal , so true he kicked the Bucket at 35 thousand feet like a real Air warrior ..RIP Sir

He was airborne to the death grin

The birds are truly jealous

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by FarahAideed: 6:31pm On Oct 06, 2025

ZombieDredd:
He was airborne to the death

The birds are truly jealous

You have said it all the birds are truly jealous o

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by PheelzAlmighty: 6:34pm On Oct 06, 2025

Rest in peace cumraid ..

Please don't make racist and tribalistic comments on this section

Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by larryUG(m): 6:38pm On Oct 06, 2025

This Life. I was in Heathrow on Sunday, going to Newcastle. I saw this flight on the display board, and then the passengers gathered around the Gate where they were to board, seated and some on Queue. I may have even inadvertently seen the dead man and he would never had known that he would not make it home.

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Juliette5803(f): 6:43pm On Oct 06, 2025

He wanted to come home before he died
To feel his fatherland one more time

Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by OblorOblor: 6:44pm On Oct 06, 2025

AIR VICE MARSHAL OC OBIERIKA, may your soul rest in peace.

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by lenghtinny(m): 6:46pm On Oct 06, 2025

Air vice marshal died while airborne

What a way to go angry

Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Fiyin007: 6:47pm On Oct 06, 2025

Going by the flight Data, they pilots decided to take a longer route wasting precious minutes by flying him back across the Mediterranean to Spain rather than landing at the nearest Airport in Algeria.

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by jubrilELsudan: 6:50pm On Oct 06, 2025

PITOBI ON HIS WAY FOR CONDOLENCE VISIT

8 more characters needed

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by ceejayluv(m): 6:52pm On Oct 06, 2025

Smartwave:
Sources told our correspondent that the deceased, believed to be in his early 80s, had been ill and was being flown back to Nigeria for further treatment when he passed away mid-flight.

I don't understand again, Had been ill and being flown back to Nigeria.........to die or what?

RIP sir.

It's usually faster and Cheaper to get certain treatments/ procedures from high end hospitals in Nigeria than waiting for NHS appointments or paying far higher bills in private hospitals in the UK.

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Re: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On Abuja-Bound Flight From London by Privatepart00: 6:58pm On Oct 06, 2025

Sorry for the demise of the retired air vice marshal from Anambra state

For other passengers on board, the waiting time avail [font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font]opportunity to explore the city of Barcelona during the short time of waiting to transfer into another plane.

Reason , I like flying with Ethiopia airlines or Qatar airways that brief stop over in their country is so soothing

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