11 Nigerian soldiers detained in Burkina Faso arrive Ghana

Eleven Nigerian soldiers released by Burkina Faso have arrived at an AirForce base in Accra, Ghana, in continuation of their journey to Portugal.

Nigerian Air Force
Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Ejodame said the aircraft was en route to Portugal via Banjul and Casablanca for scheduled depot maintenance.

He assured the public that all crew members were safe and that the aircraft remained fully serviceable.

The statement read, “The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, which made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has safely arrived in Accra, Ghana, ahead of its onward journey to Portugal.

“We will continue to operate to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. We thank Nigerians for their concern and support during the precautionary event.”

Recall that Burkina Faso junta had recently detained the soldiers after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country.

After days of pressure and negotiations, Burkina Faso released the Nigerian AirForce aircraft and the 11 personnel aboard.