A Nigerian deportee died at Zurich airport after collapsing in handcuffs as he was being placed onto a special flight for expelled criminals or failed asylum seekers, Swiss police said Thursday.
The man had been arrested for drug dealing, said Zurich police in a statement, and was meant to have been sent back to Nigeria on the flight with 15 other people.
“The 29-year-old, whose asylum application was not accepted by the Federal Migration Office, had refused food for several days, and was trying to resist arrest. He could only be handcuffed with use of force,” said the statement.
“Shortly after, he suddenly showed health problems,” the police added, saying that the accompanying officials had unlocked his handcuffs and tried to resuscitate him.
However, the man died shortly after.
Local police added that investigations are ongoing into the cause and circumstances of his death.
The Federal Migration Office said in a statement that it “deplored this tragic incident” and that it was suspending special flights while a probe was taking place.
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Posted: at 18-03-2010 03:55 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
wonderfulGod at 18-03-2010 04:51 PM (14 years ago) (m)
Quote from: nametalkam on 18-03-2010 03:55 PM
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A Nigerian deportee died at Zurich airport after collapsing in handcuffs as he was being placed onto a special flight for expelled criminals or failed asylum seekers, Swiss police said Thursday.
The man had been arrested for drug dealing, said Zurich police in a statement, and was meant to have been sent back to Nigeria on the flight with 15 other people.
“The 29-year-old, whose asylum application was not accepted by the Federal Migration Office, had refused food for several days, and was trying to resist arrest. He could only be handcuffed with use of force,” said the statement.
“Shortly after, he suddenly showed health problems,” the police added, saying that the accompanying officials had unlocked his handcuffs and tried to resuscitate him.
However, the man died shortly after.
Local police added that investigations are ongoing into the cause and circumstances of his death.
The Federal Migration Office said in a statement that it “deplored this tragic incident” and that it was suspending special flights while a probe was taking place.
my his soul rest in peace
Posted: at 18-03-2010 04:51 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
megafather1 at 18-03-2010 06:33 PM (14 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Sheenor on 18-03-2010 04:14 PM
sad newz... firs tym of me hearing about plane crash in Swiss.... may there soul rest in peace...
can u people see the kind of guys i always talk about?......This guy, did u do comprehension in scul at all, see different comment 4 this story, nawa.Abi english no dey 4 ur mouth very well?
Posted: at 18-03-2010 06:33 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
megafather1 at 18-03-2010 06:35 PM (14 years ago) (m)
Quote from: nametalkam on 18-03-2010 03:55 PM
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A Nigerian deportee died at Zurich airport after collapsing in handcuffs as he was being placed onto a special flight for expelled criminals or failed asylum seekers, Swiss police said Thursday.
The man had been arrested for drug dealing, said Zurich police in a statement, and was meant to have been sent back to Nigeria on the flight with 15 other people.
“The 29-year-old, whose asylum application was not accepted by the Federal Migration Office, had refused food for several days, and was trying to resist arrest. He could only be handcuffed with use of force,” said the statement.
“Shortly after, he suddenly showed health problems,” the police added, saying that the accompanying officials had unlocked his handcuffs and tried to resuscitate him.
However, the man died shortly after.
Local police added that investigations are ongoing into the cause and circumstances of his death.
The Federal Migration Office said in a statement that it “deplored this tragic incident” and that it was suspending special flights while a probe was taking place.
It was heart attck that killed him, eyya, he doesnt want 2 cum bak 2 9ja.
Posted: at 18-03-2010 06:35 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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