The Nigerian Air Power (NAF) has confirmed the secure arrival of its C-130 plane, NAF 913, at a upkeep facility in Lisbon, Portugal, marking the ultimate vacation spot of its ferry flight.
The plane and its crew have been beforehand detained in Burkina Faso on December 8 over alleged airspace violations, an incident the Burkinabe authorities described as a breach of sovereignty.
The personnel and plane have been launched about 10 days later, following diplomatic engagements led by Nigeria’s Minister of International Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who met with Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré, and different prime officers.
Confirming the event in an announcement on Friday, the NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, stated the plane arrived in Portugal after a profitable ferry flight carried out in keeping with up to date flight plans and customary aviation security procedures.
“The Nigerian Air Power confirms that its C-130 plane (NAF 913) arrived safely on the upkeep facility, OGMA, in Lisbon, Portugal, right now, 26 December 2025,” the assertion learn.
“The ferry flight was efficiently accomplished, transiting Banjul and Casablanca in keeping with an up to date flight plan and established aviation security procedures.
“The plane and crew arrived with out incident, marking the ultimate section of the motion for the scheduled depot upkeep. All personnel are secure and stay in excessive spirits.”
The NAF additionally expressed appreciation to host authorities for his or her cooperation in the course of the transit and reaffirmed its dedication to security, professionalism, and operational accountability.