Nigerian Air Force Clarifies C-130 Aircraft Made Safe Precautionary Landing in Burkina Faso

Nigerian Air Force Clarifies C-130 Aircraft Made Safe Precautionary Landing in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified that its C-130 military aircraft, previously reported detained in Burkina Faso over an alleged airspace violation, made a safe precautionary landing due to technical concerns.

In a statement on Tuesday, Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the aircraft was on a ferry mission to Portugal when the crew detected a technical issue shortly after departing Lagos. Following international aviation safety protocols, the plane diverted to Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, as the nearest available airfield.

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The NAF confirmed that all crew members and passengers are safe and were cordially received by Burkinabe authorities. Plans are already underway to resume the mission as scheduled.

“The Nigerian Air Force remains professionally committed to strict compliance with operational procedures and safety standards, and to the protection of its personnel while fulfilling its constitutional mandate,” the statement added.

Nigerian Air Force Clarifies C-130 Aircraft Made Safe Precautionary Landing in Burkina Faso