CHOPPER FORCE LANDED WITH PM ON BOARD By: Kelvin Kaspar A mechanical fault has forced the unplanned, emergency landing of a helicopter, carrying Prime Minister Peter ONeil and a group of Ministers this week in East Sepik province. Mr. ONeil was in Yangoru on Wednesday, where he launched projects for the district. Locals say Peter ONeil and his high-powered delegation were appeared shaken by the experience. A local villager and eye-witness told NBC News, with Mr. ONeil, was local MP and Trade, Commerce and Industry Minster Richard Maru, Works and Implementation Minister Francis Awesa, Higher Education Minister Delilah Gore and Community Developments Loujaya Kouza. The group was on their way back to Wewak from Yangoru station, when the chopper encountered problems, and was forced to land at the Ambuke Primary School, in the Numbo Local Level Government area. A local said, another helicopter was quickly sought, which transported Mr. ONeil and his ministers into Wewak. The local also denied reports, that the helicopter crash-landed at the school.
Posted on: Fri, 02 May 2014 00:55:39 +0000
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