Malawi Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima, wife and eight others have been confirmed dead by Malawian government in a devastating plane crash within the Chikangawa mountain range.
This heartbreaking incident has cast a shadow over the nation, as the country mourns the loss of its esteemed leader and fellow citizens.
According to a statement from the Office of the President and Cabinet, all ten individuals on board the aircraft perished in the crash. The confirmation came after an intensive search effort that spanned over a day, focusing on the dense forested area in the northern mountains of Malawi.
Malawi Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima
The search team faced challenging terrain and conditions, but their efforts were crucial in uncovering the tragic outcome.
The plane, carrying Vice President Chilima and his entourage, went missing, prompting immediate search and rescue operations.
Malawian people woke up to the disturbing news yesterday following the announcement from the office of the president.