Nigeria has secured the release of 11 Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew members, along with their military jet, from Burkina Faso. The release followed high-level talks in Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew members who were detained, along with their military jet. This development came after high-level diplomatic talks held in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.
The talks involved Nigerian officials engaging with their Burkinabe counterparts to resolve the detention issue. While the exact reasons for the initial detention were not specified in available reports, the release marks a positive step in bilateral relations between the two West African nations.
Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the outcome, highlighting the importance of such engagements in addressing cross-border military incidents. No further details on the timeline of the detention or the specifics of the jet's operations were provided.
This event underscores the ongoing cooperation between Nigeria and Burkina Faso amid regional security challenges in the Sahel.
