The Nigerian Air Force says its C-130 aircraft made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, after the crew observed a technical issue during a ferry mission to Portugal.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday morning.
He said the aircraft, which took off from Lagos on December 8, diverted to the nearest airfield in line with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.
Ejodame said the crew is safe and has received cordial treatment from the host authorities, adding that plans are ongoing to resume the mission as scheduled.
“The Nigerian Air Force appreciates the support received during this period and assures the public that NAF remains professionally committed to strict compliance with operational procedures and safety standards, ensuring the protection of its personnel while fulfilling its constitutional mandate,” he said.
Pls do well to take that great war horse out of that hostile territory .We can’t afford to lose our C- 130 Hercules this period of heightened security threats from many theatres.
Burkina Faso should try not to incur the wrath of Nigeria by seizing our military assets and personnel.Nigeria has the enormous military assets and manpower power to make that tiny country part of Nigeria. We can swiftly overrun Burkina Faso in just weeks .