- Says report is a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and tarnish the impeccable safety record of Air Peace
Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, has denied the report that any of its flights was involved in air crash and described the report as malicious and false, noting that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used to generate a crashed aircraft in the airline’s livery.
In a statement signed by the Head of Communications, Air Peace, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, the airline alleged that the person who posted the false report on social media has a predilection for posting fake reports about air accidents.
The airline also said it is a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and tarnish the impeccable safety record of Air Peace.
“Our attention has been drawn to multiple social media posts circulating false and malicious information that an Air Peace aircraft has crashed in the Western Sahara region, resulting in fatalities, including the purported death of a prominent individual. We categorically state that this information is false and malicious
“This is a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and tarnish the impeccable safety record of Air Peace. It is important to note that the author of this post has a history of disseminating false and alarming information about non-existent tragic incidents. The circulating images accompanying these false reports are clearly AI-generated and do not reflect any real incident.
“We urge the public to disregard this malicious disinformation and rely on official channels for accurate information regarding Air Peace operations.
“Air Peace remains committed to the highest safety standards and the well-being of our passengers and crew. Safety is not just a priority but a fundamental precondition for all our activities,” the airline said in the statement.
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