The federal republic of Nigeria has secured the release of its soldiers and military aircraft detained after an emergency landing in Burkina Faso.
A delegation led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar visit the west african neibour to secure the release of the soldiers after their aircraft conducted a precautionary landing at the nearest airfield in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
The NAF stated the landing was due to an observed technical concern and was carried out in full compliance with standard safety and international aviation protocols.
The Burkinabé government, however, had initially described the unscheduled arrival as a breach of its sovereignty.
Tuggar’s delegation met with Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré at the request of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to a statement from the minister’s spokesperson, Alkasim Abdulkadir, the issue was “amicably resolved” following discussions.
According to the statement, the talks extended beyond the immediate incident, serving as a diplomatic channel to reaffirm ties.
Abdulkadir noted that Tuggar conveyed a message of “solidarity and fraternity” from President Tinubu.
It said both parties discussed enhancing bilateral relations and regional integration, with a focus on coordinated political, security, and economic cooperation—particularly in addressing shared regional security challenges.
“Both sides agreed to sustain regular consultations and pursue practical measures to deepen bilateral cooperation and regional integration, reflecting a shared resolve to promote peace, unity, and stability in the sub-region,” Alkasim said in the statement.