Pastor Dies After Medical Emergency On Flight While Returning to Nigeria From US

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

A Nigerian pastor, Dr Mrs Asabe Toye, has died aboard a flight while returning to Nigeria after a vacation in the United States.

The 68-year-old woman passed away on a US-Frankfurt flight on October 16, 2026, while travelling back home alongside her husband.

According to a family announcement, she received medical attention while on board, while prayers were also offered in an effort to save her life. However, she sadly passed away during the journey.

Her family expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Embassy in Germany and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) for assisting with her repatriation after the necessary clearances were completed.