A detained Nigerian military plane and its crew are now free after a diplomatic fix. The aircraft, held by authorities in Burkina Faso over an airspace violation claim, was received by a Ghanaian special envoy. President John Mahama's representative, retired Lt Col Larry Gbevlo Lartey, accepted the crew on his behalf. Government communications minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu praised both nations for solving the issue through talks, calling it a sign of strong regional ties.
The eleven-person Nigerian Air Force team was detained after an emergency landing. They will stay in Ghana briefly to rest and check the aircraft before continuing to Portugal for planned maintenance. Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar confirmed the resolution came from sustained dialogue. The Burkinabe military government under Captain Ibrahim Traore released the two pilots and nine passengers following meetings. This occurred during a tense period where the Sahel states alliance, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, had heightened its air defense alert status. Nigerian officials stated the crew will complete their journey after receiving final clearances.
The eleven-person Nigerian Air Force team was detained after an emergency landing. They will stay in Ghana briefly to rest and check the aircraft before continuing to Portugal for planned maintenance. Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar confirmed the resolution came from sustained dialogue. The Burkinabe military government under Captain Ibrahim Traore released the two pilots and nine passengers following meetings. This occurred during a tense period where the Sahel states alliance, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, had heightened its air defense alert status. Nigerian officials stated the crew will complete their journey after receiving final clearances.
