Burkina Faso: 7 Days After, Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers Still Detained in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: 7 Days After, Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers Still Detained in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian military aircraft C-130 carrying 11 soldiers that made emergency landing in Burkina Faso over technical challenge, have remained detained by the authorities in Ouagadougou seven days after.

NAF C-130 aircraft, 11 soldiers yet to be released – Foreign Affairs Ministry

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that discussions were still ongoing over the detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers, stressing that they have not yet been released. The spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who made this known on Sunday in a statement, stated that the Federal Government was actively engaging the authorities of the country involved to resolve the matter diplomatically. “We are eng…

Nigerian soldiers spend 6th day in Burkina Faso’s detention as diplomatic talks continue

Eleven Nigerian military personnel remain in detention in Burkina Faso, six days after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made a precautionary landing in the West African country.

Nigeria: A nagging headache for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

By Amos SAFO Security analysts of the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES), comprising, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have cited Nigeria and the Ivory Coast as the biggest threats to their fight for political and economic sovereignty and the self-determination. On December 9, 2025, a Nigerian Airforce plane crossed the airspace of Burkina Faso and by extension AES territory without permission. Realistically, that incursion was a direct violation of …

Nigeria, Burkina Faso, NAF C-130 & Detained Military Personnel

By Air Vice Marshal Moses Onilede The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Nigerian Air Force’s C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel are still held in Burkina Faso. There’s need to resolve this issue as soon as possible. With that in mind, Nigeria should operate on two tracks at once: (1) get every person home safely, and (2) recover the aircraft without escalation. What I believe Nigeria should do right now (practical…

NAF Aircraft, 11 Nigerian Soldiers Detained In Burkina Faso Are Yet To Be Released – Foreign Affairs Ministry Provides Update

The spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who made this known on Sunday in a statement, stated that the Federal Government was actively engaging the authorities of the country involved to resolve the matter diplomatically. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that discussions are ongoing regarding the detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers, emphasizing that they have not yet been released. The spok…