According to President Lazarus Chakwera, the wreckage of a plane carrying the vice president of Malawi has been discovered, and there are no survivors.
On Monday morning, while flying within the nation, Saulos Chilima and nine other people’s planes vanished from airport radars.
The military aircraft was traveling in inclement weather.
In an attempt to locate the aircraft, soldiers had been scouring Chikangawa Forest all night and into the following morning.
President Chakwera said the commander of the Malawi Defence Force told him during a press conference on Tuesday that the search and rescue mission had been successful and the jet had been located.
Mr. Chakwera expressed his “deep sadness and regret” to Malawians over the horrific incident.
He added that the rescue crew discovered the aircraft in utter disarray.
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Despite coming from opposing parties, the president and vice president joined forces to create an alliance in the run-up to the 2020 election.
In his eulogy, Mr. Chakwera described Dr. Chilima as “a good man,” “a devoted father,” and “a remarkable vice president.”
“Having him as a deputy and a counselor is one of the greatest honors of my life,” he continued.
Dr. Chilima, 51, was en route to attend Ralph Kasambara’s funeral, a former government minister who passed away four days prior, as a representative of the government.
