The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its C-130 aircraft (NAF 913) has eventually arrived safely at a maintainance facility OGMA in Lisbon, Portugal, on Friday, December 26, 2025.
A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said the ferry flight was successfully completed, transiting Banjul and Casablanca in line with an updated flight plan and established aviation safety procedures.
According to him, the aircraft and crew arrived without incident, marking the final phase of the movement for the scheduled depot maintenance.
“All personnel are safe, and remain in high spirit,” he stated.
The Service appreciated the cooperation and support of host authorities throughout the transit.
He further reaffirmed NAF unwavering commitment to the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational accountability.
Recall that the aircraft a few weeks made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso over technical fault, a development the Burkinabe authorities said it was without prior authorisation, thereby detaining the aircraft and its 11 occupants.
The development led to diplomatic tension between Nigeria and Burkina Faso before the impasse was eventually resolved diplomatically after about 10 days.
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