By David Nnasom & Dickson Omobola
Faith-based Group, Concerned Christian Youth Forum, CCYF, has debunked a report claiming that the private aircraft with registration number N989BC, which landed on a road in the Ogwashi-Uku area of Delta State, belongs to Dunamis International Gospel Centre.
CCYF, in a statement, Friday, said the church had consistently maintained that it did not own a private aircraft, despite having the capacity to acquire one for gospel outreach purposes if needed.
Also, a source in the church debunked the report, adding that “the church has never announced ownership of any aircraft. It is a lie. It is not registered in the name of Dunamis. Members donate to him to use when he wants to go for a special crusade. It is not owned by the church.”
The group’s convener, James Adama, said: “We further state clearly and unequivocally that the assertion is a fabrication and underscores the reckless misinformation being deliberately spread to mislead the public.
“Spreading false information that harms the reputation of individuals, organisations, or institutions can constitute offences under Nigerian law. This disclaimer serves as formal notice to the general public to discard the said publication as false, fallacious and malicious.
“Therefore, we urge media outlets, bloggers and individuals to verify information from official sources before publication to avoid legal consequences. The church reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies against those who knowingly disseminate false information intended to cause reputational harm.”
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, Thursday, obtained the Cockpit Voice Recorder, CVR, and Flight Data Recorder, FDR, from the aircraft.
While the NSIB said activities were ongoing and would include analysis of the recovered flight recorders, examination of technical and operational records and interviews, experts in the air transport sector had urged restraint in speculating until the process was concluded.
