- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken over negotiations
- The NAF assured that all personnel are safe and being treated respectfully as discussions continue
- Burkinabe state media earlier reported that the aircraft was forced to land after entering the country without authorisation
The Federal Government has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Nigerian soldiers and a C-130 aircraft detained in Burkina Faso over alleged airspace violations.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the personnel have now spent three days in custody, prompting heightened engagement with Burkinabe authorities.
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Military sources confirmed the development on Wednesday, revealing that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken over negotiations.
Officials expressed optimism that the intervention would lead to a peaceful resolution and the safe return of the detained officers.
The Nigerian Embassy in Ouagadougou has already opened talks with officials of the junta-led government, according to ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa.
Burkinabe state media earlier reported that the aircraft was forced to land after entering the country without authorisation.
The Nigerian Air Force clarified that the crew diverted for safety reasons after detecting a technical issue shortly after taking off from Lagos on a ferry mission to Portugal.
The NAF assured that all personnel are safe and being treated respectfully as discussions continue.
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