Eleven Nigerian military personnel are being held in Burkina Faso. Their C-130 transport plane landed in Bobo Dioulasso on Monday without Burkina Faso's permission. Burkina Faso is part of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which also includes Mali and Niger. The AES called the landing an "unfriendly act carried out in defiance of international law," said Assimi Goita, AES leader and Malian junta president. He warned member states to "neutralise any aircraft that would violate the confederal space" in the future. Nigerian authorities said the plane was heading to Portugal for a ferry mission but made an emergency landing due to a technical issue. Ehimen Ejodame, Nigerian air force spokesperson, said, "[The] crew is safe and have received cordial treatment from the host authorities." He added, "Plans are ongoing to resume the mission as scheduled." This incident follows Nigeria's intervention in Benin after soldiers tried to seize control of the national TV and remove President Patrice Talon. Nigeria launched airstrikes at a military base in Cotonou at Talon's request, acting under the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) protocols. Ivorian aircraft also appeared over Benin, showing a regional response. The AES formed after breaking away from Ecowas, which is based in Nigeria. AES accuses Ecowas of violating territorial integrity and being influenced by the West. They have also formed closer ties with Russia. This newest incident adds to the complex political and security challenges in West Africa.