The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained that its C-130 military aircraft, which was reported to have been detained in Burkina Faso over an alleged airspace breach, instead made a safe precautionary landing due to a technical issue
In a statement on Tuesday, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, said the aircraft was on a ferry mission to Portugal when the crew detected a technical problem shortly after departing Lagos.
The statement, titled “Safe Precautionary Landing of NAF C-130 Aircraft in Burkina Faso,” noted that the aircraft diverted to Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, the nearest suitable airfield, in accordance with international aviation safety protocols.
All crew members and passengers are reported safe and have received cordial treatment from Burkinabe authorities. The Air Force confirmed that arrangements are in place to resume the mission as planned.
“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 concluded.
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