Burkina Faso releases detained Nigerian Air Force Aircraft and 11 soldiers after diplomatic intervention from government officials.
The Government of Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft along with 11 Nigerian military personnel following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the two West African nations.
The aircraft and soldiers were detained after an earlier forced landing in Burkina Faso under undisclosed circumstances.
Their release comes after Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, led diplomatic engagements with officials of the Burkinabè government to resolve the matter.
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In an official statement, the Nigerian government confirmed the safe return of the aircraft and personnel, describing the outcome as a product of “constructive diplomacy and mutual respect.”
The statement praised the efforts of both governments in ensuring a peaceful and cooperative resolution.
The incident had raised concerns over regional security coordination and military movement within West Africa, but officials from both countries have reassured the public that the situation has been amicably resolved without further tension.
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The development is seen as a testament to the importance of diplomacy in maintaining good bilateral relations and upholding the principles of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), especially amid growing geopolitical complexities in the region.
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