•The released aircraft and crew
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft, which was released on Thursday by the Burkinabe authorities following a diplomatic meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has arrived in Ghana.
NAF’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, revealed this in a statement yesterday.
He said the aircraft departed Bobo-Dioulasso airfield, Burkina Faso, yesterday evening and arrived safely in Accra in line with the updated flight plan.
Ejodame revealed that the aircraft landing in Ghana was in preparation for onward movement to Portugal via Banjul and Casablanca for its scheduled depot maintenance.
The statement read: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is pleased to confirm that its C-130 aircraft, which made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, departed this evening and arrived safely in Accra in line with updated flight plan, preparing for onward movement to Portugal via Banjul and Casablanca for its scheduled depot maintenance.
“The Nigerian Air Force appreciates the concern and support expressed by members of the public and assures Nigerians that all personnel remain safe, the aircraft is serviceable, and the Service continues to operate to the highest standards of safety and professionalism.”
