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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that its impounded Charlie-130 military aircraft, which made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has departed the country this evening and arrived safely in Accra in line with an updated flight plan.
This was disclosed in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame in a statement on Friday evening.
He explained that the stop over is to enable the crew to prepare for onward movement to Portugal via Banjul and Casablanca for its scheduled depot maintenance.
Air Commodore Ejodame, however, uses the opportunity to express the NAF deepest appreciation, 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.
