09/12/2025
The military government of Burkina Faso has confirmed the detention of an aircraft belonging to the Nigerian airforce and 11 soldiers after it allegedly violated the country's air space.
The Nigerian military Aircraft was allegedly forced by the Burkina Faso military to land in the second largest city of the country after it allegedly violated the country's airspace.
The impounded aircraft with 11 soldiers happens to be one of the Nigerian military aircrafts used for military intervention in Benin Republic over the weekend when some military men in Benin announced they have taken over the government of the country.
The government of Burkina Faso seems to be angry with the Nigerian military for intervening in Benin Republic to counter and stop a coup that was almost successful.
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