16/12/2025
BREAKING NEWS .
Nigeria has raised serious concern over not just the seizure of its fighter jet, but also the continued detention of 11 Nigerian military personnel, some of whom are reportedly elderly.
According to credible reports, the Nigerian Armed Forces are closely monitoring developments, and there is growing expectation that Burkina Faso will act within the bounds of reason and international norms.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has been warned that every action has consequences. Any further escalation or refusal to release Nigeria’s aircraft and personnel could trigger outcomes far more devastating for Burkina Faso.
Nigeria has made its position clear:
We seek peace but
We will not tolerate disrespect, provocation, or the unlawful detention of our officers, especially by a junior neighboring country.