Air Peace Airlines has dismissed rumors circulating on social media about a plane crash involving one of its aircraft in the Western Sahara. The airline called the claims completely false and harmful to its reputation.

In a statement released by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Air Peace’s Head of Corporate Communications, the airline made it clear that the rumors, which included claims of fatalities and a prominent person’s death, were baseless. The images shared alongside the false claims were confirmed to be AI-generated and unrelated to any real-life event involving Air Peace.

Dr. Ndiulo further criticized the individual behind the post, stating, “This person has a history of spreading false and alarming stories about non-existent tragic incidents.”

The airline urged the public to disregard these false claims and avoid relying on unverified information circulating on social media.

“We encourage everyone to trust only official channels for accurate updates about Air Peace operations,” the statement read.

The rumors began on December 26 when a viral post on X (formerly Twitter) alleged that 50 people had died in an Air Peace plane crash. The airline quickly responded, debunking the story and reassuring passengers of its strong commitment to safety.

This incident highlights the growing problem of misinformation in the aviation sector and the importance of verifying news from credible sources.