An aircraft carrying Malawi’s vice president, Saulos Klaus Chilima, along with nine other passengers, has gone missing. The aircraft, a military plane, departed from Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, but has not been located since it went off the radar.
Details of the Incident
The aircraft, which departed at 09:17 a.m. local time, was scheduled to land at Mzuzu Airport at 10:02 a.m. However, it failed to reach its destination as planned. Efforts by aviation authorities to establish contact with the aircraft have been unsuccessful.
Search and Rescue Operations
Malawi’s Office of the President and Cabinet confirmed that search and rescue operations are currently underway to locate the missing aircraft and its passengers. Despite intensified efforts, no communication has been established with the aircraft since it disappeared from radar.
Background of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima
Saulos Klaus Chilima, aged 51, is Malawi’s vice president and a prominent figure in the country’s political landscape. He has been viewed as a potential candidate in the upcoming presidential election.
Recent Legal Developments
Chilima was previously embroiled in corruption allegations and was arrested in 2022. However, last month, a Malawi court dismissed the corruption charges against him after the director of public prosecutions requested the case to be discontinued. Chilima has consistently denied any involvement in wrongdoing.
Ongoing Efforts
The search efforts for the missing aircraft have been intensified, with aviation authorities and relevant agencies working tirelessly to locate the aircraft and its passengers. The situation remains fluid, and updates are awaited as search and rescue operations continue.
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