Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has on Wednesday refuted recent social media reports claiming that government-owned aircraft have crashed or made emergency landings in remote areas.

In a statement, the SCAA clarified that these claims are false and part of a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation.

“The news circulating on social media about Somali government aircraft crashes is entirely fake and was conspired by the enemies of Somalia,” the SCAA said.

The authority, responsible for overseeing the country’s aviation sector, reassured the public that all helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft acquired by the Federal Government of Somalia in the last two years are operating safely and continue to perform their national duties.

The SCAA emphasized its commitment to maintaining safety standards across all aviation operations in the country, urging the public to rely on verified information and disregard unfounded rumors.