LunagisthubNigerian Soldiers Released from Burkina Faso Arrive in Ghana
The Nigerian soldiers who were detained in Burkina Faso have safely arrived at an Air Force base in Accra, Ghana. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, confirmed their arrival in a post on X, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to diplomacy and regional cooperation .
The soldiers were detained after their aircraft, a Nigerian Air Force C-130, made an unscheduled landing in Bobo-Dioulasso on December 8 due to a technical issue. Burkina Faso’s military authorities claimed the incident was a breach of sovereignty, leading to the detention of the personnel .
The release of the soldiers follows a high-level diplomatic intervention by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a delegation led by Tuggar to meet with Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré. The talks resulted in an amicable resolution, with both sides agreeing to strengthen bilateral relations and regional cooperation .
– The Nigerian soldiers have been released and have arrived safely in Ghana.
– The incident highlights the importance of diplomacy in resolving sensitive regional issues.
– Nigeria and Burkina Faso have agreed to deepen bilateral relations and cooperation .
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