NAF Crew Continues Mission from Burkina Faso to Portugal By Enock Damidami | Sele Media Africa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C‑130 crew, previously detained in Burkina Faso after making an emergency landing, has resumed its mission to Portugal with the same aircraft following diplomatic engagements between Nigerian and Burkinabé authorities. The aircraft and 11 Nigerian personnel were on a ferry mission to Portugal for scheduled maintenance when a technical issue necessitated a precautionary landing in Bobo‑Dioulasso on 8 December 2025. [1]Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that the crew continued their journey after being released. The development follows high‑level diplomatic interventions led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who met with Burkina Faso’s junta leadership to secure clearance for the mission’s continuation. [2]The emergency diversion was officially described as a precautionary landing due to a technical concern, and the NAF maintained that the crew was safe and treated respectfully by host authorities. The mission’s continuation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to aviation safety protocols and international cooperation. [3]1. Nigerian Air Force C‑130 crew continues mission from Burkina Faso to Portugal — Vanguard Nigeria (turn0news2) 2. NAF C‑130 aircraft resumes flight to Portugal after release — Vanguard Nigeria (turn0news17) 3. NAF clarifies aircraft landing; crew safe, mission set to resume — Daily Trust (turn0search24)
Citations:1. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/nigerian-air-force-c-130-crew-continues-mission-from-burkina-faso-to-portugal/?utm_source2. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/naf-c-130-aircraft-resumes-flight-to-portugal-after-release-in-burkina-faso/?utm_source3. Daily Trust: dailytrust.com/breaking-it-was-heading-for-portugal-air-force-breaks-silence-on-aircraft-in-burkina-faso/?utm_source
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