The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially dismissed rumors circulating about an attempted aircraft hijack at Akure Airport. On Monday, the agency clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that an earlier statement regarding a security operation was misinterpreted and did not imply any hijacking incident. They emphasized that their communications clearly limited the situation to security activities without any mention of a hijack.

Furthermore, FAAN addressed the viral spread of a misleading image that purportedly illustrated the alleged hijack incident, confirming that the image was entirely fabricated and unrelated to any real occurrences at the airport. They urged the public to refer to the official press release for accurate details, strongly advocating for responsible sharing of information to prevent panic and misinformation.

FAAN’s clarifications come in the wake of heightened security concerns regarding air travel and transportation safety in the region. By rebutting these rumors, the agency aims to maintain public confidence in the safety of air travel at Akure Airport, while also taking a stance against the dissemination of false news that can incite fear or disrupt normal operations.