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forget. For them to detain our air-force, they have the back-up of Russia

What I don't understand is this supposed chestbeating as against diplomacy

Though Nigeria is having diplomatic talks in the background, they're forming jagaban in public.

Na Nigeria find trouble. Make Dem go apologise.

This is a sensitive issue, honestly. 🤔 Military strength aside, I think diplomacy should come first before things escalate unnecessarily. Detaining soldiers can easily spiral into a bigger crisis if not handled carefully. Do you think this will end quietly through negotiations, or are we about to see serious diplomatic tension in the region?

And you think they would sit back and watch. This isn't Israel-Gaza. You will just turn your lands into a stumping ground for Us vs Russia.

The citizens will bear the brunt of unending violence while the top officials will seek asylum in the middle east.

Streetinvestor2:
See another yeye analysis. It took ur country 3 yrs to subdue Biafra and it was not based on military might. Why did ur aircraft enter unauthorised zone.If it was some countries, they would have shot down the plane and nothing would have happened. Is that how other countries have been entering nigeria air space.

Why is it that it is mostly ipobss and obidientssss that are supporting Burkina Faso against our own country? Zero patriotism

I don’t understand, a very important aircraft that is very important in the war against terrorism somehow flew to Burkinafaso , now Traore got undue praises and attention of Nigerians on social media , and after massaging his pompous ego now willing to use that to negotiate, what majority of you don’t know is that a certain region in this country is more committed to Sahel allegiance than Nigeria Allegiance , they are usually seriously against every southern administration, ready to sabotage at all time, and will even beg Traore to seize the military plane as part of their smear campaign against the present administration

Webmasterchidi:
This is a sensitive issue, honestly. 🤔 Military strength aside, I think diplomacy should come first before things escalate unnecessarily. Detaining soldiers can easily spiral into a bigger crisis if not handled carefully. Do you think this will end quietly through negotiations, or are we about to see serious diplomatic tension in the region?

The only way is a diplomatic approach, if Burkina Faso decide to take those soldiers as prisoners, trust me your country can't do anything, unless they have a bargaining chip, just like prisoners swap.

All this online chest beating won't do jack, we all saw how your president sent troops to Benin even without the approval of NASS before it was then later approved.

If it was that possible, trust me your government would have sent in troops even without the approval of NASS.
So make una dey use logic.

osuofia2:
Why is it that it is mostly ipobss and obidientssss that are supporting Burkina Faso against our own country? Zero patriotism

Lol.. See gaslighting.

They should just forget those 11 guys
At least they can be sacrificed in the alter of peace instead of going into another war

You think say na 60s we dey? You think say war in 2025 na about population? Your eye go soon clear.

Mdaz:
Burkina 🇧🇫 is too small country to challenge NIGERIA.

OkanlawonB:
This case of banditries and kidnappings cannot be solved with a military action, its not comparable to a conventional war situation.

I hope Traore gets back to his senses and free the nigerian troops.

Military action will only escalate things at this point, as there are tensions. Dialogue and understanding will be the best way moving, forward in this situation.

djseanjohn77:
Global and Continental Standing
Nigeria is ranked as the 3rd most powerful military in Africa and 31st globally. Its Power Index (PwrIndx) score of 0.5771 reflects significant military capacity. Conversely, Burkina Faso is ranked much lower, placing 31st in Africa and 129th globally, with a Power Index of 2.9734.Global and Continental Standing
Nigeria is ranked as the 3rd most powerful military in Africa and 31st globally. Its Power Index (PwrIndx) score of 0.5771 reflects significant military capacity. Conversely, Burkina Faso is ranked much lower, placing 31st in Africa and 129th globally, with a Power Index of 2.9734.

Forget all those rubbish data. Be realistic for once in your life. The disgraced country cannot defeat Burkina Faso who has been successful in dealing with internal insurgency in its country. Unlike Nigeria that the civilians can overrun within days if given weapons.

Mankind2024:
Why Captain Ibrahim Traoré Is Playing with Fire by Detaining Nigerian Soldiers
Many people underestimate the capabilities of the Nigerian military and what it could mean for the government of Burkina Faso under Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

Don't be misled by Nigeria's ongoing internal security challenges—fighting Fulani herdsmen clashes, kidnappers, bandits, and jihadist insurgents in the North, or separatist agitation in the East involving IPOB and unknown gunmen. These are asymmetric insurgencies, complicated by local sympathies and complex socio-political dynamics that make total eradication difficult without massive collateral impact. No advanced military in the world easily wins such protracted internal wars.

In stark contrast, a direct confrontation with Burkina Faso would be conventional (symmetric) warfare. The Nigerian Armed Forces—Africa's largest by personnel, with superior airpower, logistics, and combat experience—have the overwhelming potential to overrun Burkina Faso's smaller military and, if provoked far enough, enforce regime change in Ouagadougou.

Dismiss any notion that Russia's support for Traoré would deter this. Nigeria could establish theater commands in neighboring countries like Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Togo for a multi-front operation, leveraging regional alliances and superior resources.

This detention risks escalating a diplomatic incident into something far more dangerous. Traoré's supporters—often vocal online pan-Africanists and certain political factions—may cheer the bravado now, but they would have plenty to lament if things spiral out of control.

O God of creation why did you curse me with a country with the most unpatriotic citizens and leaders in the world. The worst enemies a country can have is from within 5th columnists who would rather support another country over their own. Out of hatred. They pray for the worst to happen to the country forgetting that they would be affected one way or the other. May their unborn Generations never see no peace. No matter the situation or outcome i would never speak ill of my country over another. We know what they want and the funnies part is that even if they get their so called country of their own , they would still run their newly formed country down.

Mdaz:
Burkina 🇧🇫 is too small country to challenge NIGERIA.

with Russia backing ba, dey play

Dey play.... Nigeria that cannot secure it's citizens from Boko Haram terrorists and Fulani militants want to attack another country miles away from it's borders. Bull sh...t.
Dem no born Nigeria well with Russia behind them. Nigeria should be the one begging for release of it's soldiers as Burkina Faso are within their rights. It's only through diplomacy that the issue can be settled.

Most Nigerians have this mentality that they can do anything they like and get away with it, most especially if they assume they got an edge over you.


They shouldn't make the mistake of using force on Burkina Faso, you can't jump fence to enter my compound and expect me not to react......I go use cutlass bût-cher you.

cho cho cho no dey full basket

Some one in his small hut in one local village is beating the drums of war, because he will not be among the first to be parachuted out of a plane into hostile territory to go and fight on someone’s turf. Oga continue

Rubbish write up.

Burkina Faso will comfortably defeat Nigeria military any day any time.

Am a realist, I look at things the way they are and not any rubbish data. In reality, Burkina. Congo, Mali etc. these are countries with good military track records. Not one useless disgraced country that her civilians can overrun as quickly as possible if given weapons.

The only thing Nigeria and her military are good at is corruption

Mankind2024:
Why Captain Ibrahim Traoré Is Playing with Fire by Detaining Nigerian Soldiers
Many people underestimate the capabilities of the Nigerian military and what it could mean for the government of Burkina Faso under Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

Don't be misled by Nigeria's ongoing internal security challenges—fighting Fulani herdsmen clashes, kidnappers, bandits, and jihadist insurgents in the North, or separatist agitation in the East involving IPOB and unknown gunmen. These are asymmetric insurgencies, complicated by local sympathies and complex socio-political dynamics that make total eradication difficult without massive collateral impact. No advanced military in the world easily wins such protracted internal wars.

In stark contrast, a direct confrontation with Burkina Faso would be conventional (symmetric) warfare. The Nigerian Armed Forces—Africa's largest by personnel, with superior airpower, logistics, and combat experience—have the overwhelming potential to overrun Burkina Faso's smaller military and, if provoked far enough, enforce regime change in Ouagadougou.

Dismiss any notion that Russia's support for Traoré would deter this. Nigeria could establish theater commands in neighboring countries like Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Togo for a multi-front operation, leveraging regional alliances and superior resources.

This detention risks escalating a diplomatic incident into something far more dangerous. Traoré's supporters—often vocal online pan-Africanists and certain political factions—may cheer the bravado now, but they would have plenty to lament if things spiral out of control.

I deleted what I posted here because nairaland moderators deleted my last post on this topic . Nigeria has problem.

Action speaks, our president should be strategic... Nigeria should learn how nations run things, on ghost mode.

uncleinans:
Forget all those rubbish data. Be realistic for once in your life. The disgraced country cannot defeat Burkina Faso who has been successful in dealing with internal insurgency in its country. Unlike Nigeria that the civilians can overrun within days if given weapons.

How can someone be so Confident in ignorance.A simple research would tell you how bad burkinafaso case is but no. Since seeing Nigeria grow is the worst thing that can happen to them.

Mankind2024:
Why Captain Ibrahim Traoré Is Playing with Fire by Detaining Nigerian Soldiers
Many people underestimate the capabilities of the Nigerian military and what it could mean for the government of Burkina Faso under Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

Don't be misled by Nigeria's ongoing internal security challenges—fighting Fulani herdsmen clashes, kidnappers, bandits, and jihadist insurgents in the North, or separatist agitation in the East involving IPOB and unknown gunmen. These are asymmetric insurgencies, complicated by local sympathies and complex socio-political dynamics that make total eradication difficult without massive collateral impact. No advanced military in the world easily wins such protracted internal wars.

In stark contrast, a direct confrontation with Burkina Faso would be conventional (symmetric) warfare. The Nigerian Armed Forces—Africa's largest by personnel, with superior airpower, logistics, and combat experience—have the overwhelming potential to overrun Burkina Faso's smaller military and, if provoked far enough, enforce regime change in Ouagadougou.

Dismiss any notion that Russia's support for Traoré would deter this. Nigeria could establish theater commands in neighboring countries like Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Togo for a multi-front operation, leveraging regional alliances and superior resources.

This detention risks escalating a diplomatic incident into something far more dangerous. Traoré's supporters—often vocal online pan-Africanists and certain political factions—may cheer the bravado now, but they would have plenty to lament if things spiral out of control.

In your small mind, nigeria will go to war with burkina faso because of 11 people? Una don mhmad finish

Mankind2024:
Why Captain Ibrahim Traoré Is Playing with Fire by Detaining Nigerian Soldiers
Many people underestimate the capabilities of the Nigerian military and what it could mean for the government of Burkina Faso under Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

Don't be misled by Nigeria's ongoing internal security challenges—fighting Fulani herdsmen clashes, kidnappers, bandits, and jihadist insurgents in the North, or separatist agitation in the East involving IPOB and unknown gunmen. These are asymmetric insurgencies, complicated by local sympathies and complex socio-political dynamics that make total eradication difficult without massive collateral impact. No advanced military in the world easily wins such protracted internal wars.

In stark contrast, a direct confrontation with Burkina Faso would be conventional (symmetric) warfare. The Nigerian Armed Forces—Africa's largest by personnel, with superior airpower, logistics, and combat experience—have the overwhelming potential to overrun Burkina Faso's smaller military and, if provoked far enough, enforce regime change in Ouagadougou.

Dismiss any notion that Russia's support for Traoré would deter this. Nigeria could establish theater commands in neighboring countries like Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Togo for a multi-front operation, leveraging regional alliances and superior resources.

This detention risks escalating a diplomatic incident into something far more dangerous. Traoré's supporters—often vocal online pan-Africanists and certain political factions—may cheer the bravado now, but they would have plenty to lament if things spiral out of control.

You mean this is what chat gpt thinks? I wonder what prompt you gave it

Ahhh...no more 40 characters

Mbanda:
The last time I checked, Burkina Faso is a sovereign state. So what exactly were your soldiers doing in their airspace?

stop typing trash use ur head well

Mdaz:
Burkina 🇧🇫 is too small country to challenge NIGERIA.

Russia has Burkinas back.

bigpriik:
You think Burkina will fight alone,Russia and other Anti-west countries will back them up and Nigeria will be on the loosing side because the military will be stretched thin, Nigerians know very liitle about war, moreover Nigeria is not capable of fighting wars at the moment because a lot of our corrupt politicians will see it as an avenue to get rich.

Why bring Russia into this
Nigeria and Russia are in good terms
Russia as at present is losing soldiers in Ukraine and buying soldiers from Africa and other countries
So let say war broke out between Nigeria and Bukina....Nigeria has more allies than Bukina and military rules in Bukina right now does not enjoy popular support in Africa