Boko Haram video showing a captured Nigerian Airforce jet pilot,
captured and beheaded by the insurgents, but the Nigerian Army Support
Group on Facebook has already announced the death of the pilot,
describing him as "a true Nigerian hero."
The groups says, "It is with deep regret that we announce the death of
a true Nigerian hero, Wing Commander Chimda Hedima (1975-2014).
"This is his story. Read it, share it. This man was a hero of the highest order.
"On 11/09/14, a company of NA soldiers attempted to overrun a BH
position in Borno. Due to the low altitude, the plane suffered
significant damage from the terrorists' gunfire. Wing Commander Hedima
and his partner realised that they were going to crash.
"They, instead of hurriedly parachuting to safety within Nigerian
controlled territory, chose to embark on a mission to destroy as many
terrorists and their weapons as possible. They parachuted out at the
last minute but not before ensuring their plane slammed into a column
of terrorists; 63 Boko Haram members were killed as a result of their
bravery.
"Wing Commander Hedima was captured. On 12/09/14, he was killed.
"He chose Nigeria, he chose all of us. We cannot forget him. Please
share his story. His name should be known by everyone.
"Rest in peace Commander, we are grateful. May you find eternal peace.
Thank you for your service."
Since the group posted the announcement on its group page, tributes
have not ceased pouring in.
Olatunde Eyitayo Titus, writes, "Great soldier indeed....R I P.....Why has
it taken the military long time to inform Nigerians about this?....We
saw this in the news that BH beheaded a pilot b4 the military is
telling us this, this morning....Horrible.....Young man,you were really
brave ..."
Gabriel Henry, writes, "RIP, the brave one.... but I think the Defence
Headquarters should be telling us the whole truth so that if there is
where the citizens can help, enough of this self denials, what's
actually going on? What happened to your intelligence gathering
mechanism to nip the horror in the bud? Where is the giant in you? How
come a small fragment & untrained (band) like Boko Haram is bringing
you to your knees?... go! go hard Nigerian military! We are solidly
behind you!!!!!!!!!"
Zubby Okonkwo writes, "Your sacrifice for this Nation will not be
forgotten in a hurry. Even if the present crop of leadership fails to
recognise you, the Nigerian masses do. Our hearts go to your loved
ones you left behind and may God comfort them. You participated in the
struggle to eradicate our land from these brigands of evil. The only
language they understand is force and you were one of our force men
who daily toil to give us peace. To our brother, our hero, our friend,
a true Nigerian, a black man, I will not say good bye to you as your
memories will live long but I would rather say safe journey till we
all meet to part no more."
Ali Sunoma Alhaji, writes, "A gallant hero worthy of emulation by all
Nigerians not only the military. That way Boko Haram will be afraid of
every Nigerian whether armed or not."
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