FAAN confirms death of Passenger at Abuja Airport.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the death of a passenger on Wednesday at the Abuja airport.

The passenger who is a female was waiting to board a Lagos-bound flight from the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport when it was observed that she having difficulty breathing at the boarding hall.

In a statement by the Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, the passenger later died after frantic efforts made at resuscitating her, including the administration of CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) proved abortive in the circumstance.

Hope-Ivbaze also said they deeply regret that despite spirited efforts by their medical officials to resuscitate her, she was confirmed dead and her remains were subsequently taken to the NAF Medical Centre.

The statement expressed its profound condolences to her family and friends on this unfortunate loss and pray that her soul finds rest with the Lord.

Seun Fakorede