Nigerian Military Denies Secret Mission in Burkina Faso, Calls Reports False

The Nigerian military has refuted claims of its aircraft being part of a secret intelligence operation in Burkina Faso, dismissing the reports as lacking factual basis and reliability. The military source clarified that the aircraft was authorized for a routine ferry flight to Portugal for maintenance, with strict adherence to international aviation standards.

The source emphasized that the aircraft had no intelligence-related tasks and that the crew remained professional throughout the mission. The military source condemned the spread of disinformation aimed at discrediting Nigeria and urged the public to rely on verified information to maintain regional stability.