The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, which earlier made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has safely departed and arrived in Accra in accordance with an updated flight plan.
In a statement issued on Friday, the NAF said the aircraft departed Bobo-Dioulasso in the evening and landed safely in Accra, where it is preparing for onward movement to Portugal via Banjul and Casablanca for its scheduled depot maintenance
The Air Force assured Nigerians that all personnel onboard remain safe and that the aircraft is fully serviceable. It added that the precautionary landing was undertaken strictly in line with established aviation safety procedures.
โThe 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,โ the statement said.
The NAF reiterated its commitment to strict adherence to safety protocols and operational excellence in all its missions, both within and outside Nigeria.
The statement was signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.
