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The Federal Government says it is investigating the alleged Nigeria–Burkina Faso airspace violation involving a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft that was reportedly forced to land in Bobo Dioulasso on Monday.
The clarification came from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following claims by Burkinabe authorities that the military aircraft violated the country’s airspace before making an emergency landing.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that officials were still gathering verified details from both Nigerian and Burkinabe authorities.
“We are monitoring the situation and will issue a statement when we receive adequate information,” he said.
Earlier reports from the Agence d’Information du Burkina said the C-130 aircraft, carrying two crew members and nine soldiers, was forced to land after operating within Burkinabe airspace without authorisation.
A statement issued by the Confederation of Sahel States claimed that an investigation had already “highlighted the absence of authorisation to fly over the territory of Burkina Faso for this military device.”
The aircraft reportedly made an in-flight emergency landing, prompting Burkinabe officials to classify the incident as a breach of sovereignty.
The regional Sahel bloc described the alleged violation as unacceptable, saying it “condemns with the utmost firmness this violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member States.”
It added that its air and anti-aircraft units had been placed on maximum alert, with orders to neutralise any aircraft that intrudes into the confederate airspace without proper clearance.
As of Tuesday evening, neither the Nigerian Air Force nor the Office of the National Security Adviser had released an official response addressing the claims from Burkina Faso.
Diplomatic channels between the two countries are currently active, with Nigeria expected to issue a detailed statement once the full circumstances surrounding the emergency landing are confirmed.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more verified information becomes available.FG Probes Reported Nigeria–Burkina Faso Airspace Violation as NAF C-130 Makes Forced Landing
The Federal Government says it is investigating the alleged Nigeria–Burkina Faso airspace violation involving a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft that was reportedly forced to land in Bobo Dioulasso on Monday.
The clarification came from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following claims by Burkinabe authorities that the military aircraft violated the country’s airspace before making an emergency landing.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that officials were still gathering verified details from both Nigerian and Burkinabe authorities.
“We are monitoring the situation and will issue a statement when we receive adequate information,” he said.
Earlier reports from the Agence d’Information du Burkina said the C-130 aircraft, carrying two crew members and nine soldiers, was forced to land after operating within Burkinabe airspace without authorisation.
A statement issued by the Confederation of Sahel States claimed that an investigation had already “highlighted the absence of authorisation to fly over the territory of Burkina Faso for this military device.”
The aircraft reportedly made an in-flight emergency landing, prompting Burkinabe officials to classify the incident as a breach of sovereignty.
The regional Sahel bloc described the alleged violation as unacceptable, saying it “condemns with the utmost firmness this violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member States.”
It added that its air and anti-aircraft units had been placed on maximum alert, with orders to neutralise any aircraft that intrudes into the confederate airspace without proper clearance.
As of Tuesday evening, neither the Nigerian Air Force nor the Office of the National Security Adviser had released an official response addressing the claims from Burkina Faso.
Diplomatic channels between the two countries are currently active, with Nigeria expected to issue a detailed statement once the full circumstances surrounding the emergency landing are confirmed.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more verified information becomes available.
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