Burkina Faso has reportedly moved the 11 Nigerian military personnel detained in the country into isolated detention, escalating tensions surrounding the incident.
The soldiers were initially held after their aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, southwest Burkina Faso, an action authorities later claimed violated the airspace of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). While they were first detained for questioning, new reports now indicate that the soldiers have been transferred to separate, isolated facilities.
Details surrounding their conditions and the length of their detention remain unclear, as officials on both sides have yet to provide comprehensive updates. The development has raised fresh concerns in Nigeria, with observers calling for diplomatic engagement to ensure the safety and swift resolution of the matter.
As of now, neither the Nigerian government nor the Burkinabe authorities have released further official statements explaining the decision to isolate the soldiers or outlining the next steps.
