Aircraft Landing: Nigerian Soldiers Still Detained in Burkina Faso

Aircraft Landing: Nigerian soldiers still detained in Burkina Faso

Mr Tuggar also noted that the Air Force aircraft landing in Burkina Faso had nothing to do with Nigeria’s intervention in the recent military coup in Benin. The post Aircraft Landing: Nigerian soldiers still detained in Burkina Faso — Tuggar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FG gives fresh update on soldiers held in Burkina Faso after forced landing

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