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<p>The House of Representatives has taken decisive action to secure the swift release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and its crew, currently detained in Burkina Faso.</p>
<p>On Tuesday, the House adopted an urgent motion sponsored by Hon. Ojuawo Rufus Adeniyi, mandating its relevant committees to engage security and foreign affairs authorities to resolve the matter.</p>
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<p>According to Hon. Adeniyi, the aircraft was on an authorized ferry flight to Portugal for scheduled depot maintenance when it executed a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on December 8, 2025. He emphasized that the landing was conducted solely on safety grounds and in full compliance with international aviation protocols.</p>
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<p>However, the Burkina Faso government claimed it trespasses their airspace, citing threat to their sovereignty as a nation.</p>
<p>Clarification and Rebuttal of Misinformation</p>
<p>The lawmaker provided critical clarifications to counter circulating misinformation:</p>
<p>Hon. Adeniyi reiterated that the aircraft was not on an operational mission and was not involved in intelligence gathering, espionage, or surveillance.</p>
<p>He stressed that the flight was properly documented and did not violate Burkina Faso’s airspace, nor was it intercepted.</p>
<p>The landing was a routine safety procedure consistent with global aviation standards.</p>
<p>The lawmaker warned that the proliferation of false narratives risks damaging Nigeria’s diplomatic relations, eroding public trust in national institutions, and creating unnecessary regional tension.</p>
<p>Resolution Made By The House</p>
<p>In response, the House has directed its Committees on Foreign Affairs, Defence, Air Force, National Security, and Intelligence to interface jointly with the Ministries of Defence, Foreign Affairs, and relevant intelligence agencies. Their mandate is to ensure the prompt resolution of all issues pertaining to the aircraft and its crew, facilitating their immediate return.</p>
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