Helicopter carrying Malawi VP Missing.
Nevanji Munyaradzi Chiondegwa
The Office of the President and Cabinet has announced that a Malawi Defense Force aircraft carrying the Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, and nine others has gone missing. The aircraft, which took off from Lilongwe on Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 09:17 hours, was scheduled to land at Mzuzu International Airport at 10:02 hours but failed to do so.
According to a statement released by the government, all efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the aircraft since it went off the radar have been unsuccessful. The Commander of the Malawi Defense Force, General Valentino Phiri, has informed President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of the incident, and the President has subsequently canceled his scheduled departure for the Bahamas.
The government has launched an immediate search and rescue operation to locate the missing aircraft. The President has ordered all regional and national agencies to assist in the efforts to locate the aircraft and ensure the safety of the passengers and crew on board.
The public will be updated on any developments in the situation as facts are established. The government has asked for the public’s cooperation and support during this difficult time.
The missing aircraft is a significant concern for the government and the people of Malawi. The Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, is a prominent figure in the country’s political landscape, and his safety is of utmost importance. The government is doing everything in its power to locate the aircraft and ensure the safety of all those on board.
The search and rescue operation is currently underway, and the government has assured the public that it will do everything possible to locate the missing aircraft. The President has also expressed his deepest concern over the incident and has asked the public to remain calm and supportive during this difficult time.
The missing aircraft has sparked a wave of concern and support across the country. Many Malawians have taken to social media to express their concerns and offer their support to the families of the passengers and crew on board.
The incident has also highlighted the importance of aviation safety in the country. The government has assured the public that it will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew on board any aircraft in Malawi.
The search and rescue operation is ongoing, and the government will provide regular updates on any developments in the situation. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that may be relevant to the search and rescue efforts.
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