Reps seek release of aircraft and soldiers detained by B’Faso

The House of Representatives resolved to meet with senior officials in the ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs over the country’s detained aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso.

The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Ekiti lawmaker, Mr Rufus Ojuawo.

Lawmakers urged the President Bola Tinubu-led government to utilise the Economic Community of West African States and African Union frameworks to facilitate cooperation, mutual understanding, and the expeditious release of the aircraft and detained military personnel.

They also called on the Office of the National Security Advisor to coordinate interagency communication to ensure national security considerations were addressed without escalation.

The House further urged the Federal Government to provide factual public briefings, where appropriate, to counter misinformation while protecting sensitive diplomatic and security processes.