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The situation involving a Nigerian military aircraft that made an unscheduled landing in Burkina Faso remains unresolved, contrary to earlier reports suggesting a release. As of today, both the aircraft and the Nigerian military personnel onboard are still in Burkina Faso, with diplomatic engagements ongoing to resolve the matter. The incident began on 8 December 2025, when a Nigerian Air Force transport aircraft, reportedly on a routine international mission, encountered a technical issue while in flight. According to Nigerian authorities, aviation safety protocols required the crew to divert and land at the nearest suitable airport, which was located in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. The landing, from Nigeria’s perspective, was purely precautionary and driven by safety considerations, not military or political intent. However, Burkinabe authorities viewed the aircraft’s entry into their airspace differently. Officials in Burkina Faso stated that the aircraft en...