By Lizzy ChirkpiThe family of Mrs. Patience Ngozi Adiele, a 70-year-old Nigerian returnee from the United States, has demanded transparency and accountability from Ethiopian Airlines following her sudden death onboard one of its international flights. She reportedly died in transit while flying back to the United States on January 20, 2026. According to the family, the deceased boarded Ethiopian Airlines flights ET950 and ET500 from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on January 19, 2026, en route to the United States. “She was not new to international travel. “Since our mother’s passing, Ethiopian Airlines has not provided any formal explanation, medical report, or incident briefing to the family.

Source: Ethiopian News January 26, 2026 19:59 UTC