Overview
- The Cessna Grand Caravan departed Juba carrying medical supplies to Maiwut with a pilot and one Samaritan’s Purse staff member on board.
- Police identified the suspect as Yasir Mohammed Yusuf, who they say hid in the rear cabin before takeoff.
- Authorities said the gunman forced the pilot to circle for hours and demanded to be flown to Chad.
- The pilot diverted to Wau to refuel, where security forces arrested the suspect without any serious injuries reported.
- Officials are examining reports that the man wore a reflective vest bearing a charter operator’s logo, which the company says does not match any employee.