Senator Urges Military Action Against Burkina Faso Over Detained Soldiers

Senator Ayodele Arise has called for military action against Burkina Faso to secure the release of detained Nigerian soldiers, stressing the importance of protecting Nigeria's sovereignty. He referenced historical military operations like Israel in 1976 to support his argument.

President Tinubu's involvement in military matters was questioned, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, confirming the detention of 11 Nigerian military officers in Burkina Faso. Tuggar emphasized diplomatic channels for resolution and dismissed any links to the recent crisis in Benin Republic involving Nigerian military aircraft.