A statement released by the Somali Military Command on Tuesday has refuted false news that has been circulating in local media and social media. The statement clearly states that there is no truth to the claim that a military helicopter owned by the Somali government was downed in Baidoa. The Somali Military Command strongly denies any incident involving a helicopter in Baidoa or its surrounding areas. The statement also condemns the spread of baseless information, which is intended to mislead the Somali public and undermine the trust in security agencies. The Somali Military Command urges the media and social media to fact-check information before spreading it and to obtain information from official sources within the army. The statement concludes by confirming that the security situation in Baidoa is calm and that security forces are carrying out their national duties.
