A Nigerian man, Alhaji Isiaq Dahunsi, has tragically passed away while onboard a flight traveling from Istanbul, Turkey, to Lagos, Nigeria. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 27, 2026, as the aircraft was en route to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Death Occurs Mid-Flight
The confirmation came from Imam Ishola Isiaq, a close associate of the deceased and an Imam of the Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria. He shared the heartbreaking news via his verified Facebook page. According to his post, the tragic event took place while the plane was approaching its destination.
Imam Isiaq wrote: "I lost a childhood friend, Late Alhaji Isiaq Dahunsi, this morning, Monday 27th April 2026, on his way back from Istanbul, Turkey, to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. He died inside the flight." He did not disclose the cause of death or the specific airline involved in the incident.
Cleric Expresses Grief and Prayer
The cleric, who described the deceased as a childhood friend, also offered prayers for the repose of his soul. He stated: "Innalillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. From Allah we come and to Him is our ultimate return. May Almighty Allah accept his return and forgive his shortcomings."
Condolences Pour In Online
Following the announcement, social media platforms were flooded with condolence messages. Friends, acquaintances, and followers expressed shock and sorrow over the sudden death. Many users prayed for the family of the deceased and described the incident as heartbreaking.
As of the time of this report, neither the airline nor the relevant authorities in Nigeria or Turkey have issued an official statement regarding the incident. The exact cause of death has not been made public.
In a separate but equally tragic aviation incident, a small passenger aircraft crashed in South Sudan, killing all 14 people on board. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that the victims included the pilot and 13 passengers, among them 12 South Sudanese nationals and two Kenyans.
