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Nigerian Air Force C-130 Makes Emergency Landing in Burkina Faso

12/10/2025

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The Nigerian Air Force says its C-130 emergency landed in Burkina Faso on December 8, 2025, due to technical issues.
NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the crew followed safety protocols and landed at the nearest airfield, Bobo-Dioulasso.
The Confederation of Sahel States claimed the aircraft illegally entered its airspace and threatened action.
The NAF says the crew is safe and plans to resume the Portugal mission after inspections.

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The Nigerian Air Force says its C-130 emergency landed in Burkina Faso on December 8, 2025, due to technical issues.
NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the crew followed safety protocols and landed at the nearest airfield, Bobo-Dioulasso.
The Confederation of Sahel States claimed the aircraft illegally entered its airspace and threatened action.
The NAF says the crew is safe and plans to resume the Portugal mission after inspections.