Nigerian Air Force C-130 Aircraft Safely Arrives in Portugal After Burkina Faso Detention

A Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft, previously detained in Burkina Faso for alleged airspace violation, has safely arrived at a maintenance facility in Lisbon, Portugal. Following a 10-day detention, a high-level Nigerian delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar met with Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traor to resolve the issue.
The aircraft's crew arrived without incident, marking the final phase of its movement for depot maintenance.
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