The pilot who was beheaded by Boko Haram reportedly killed about 63 terrorists before he died.Wing Commander Chimda Hedima is said to have knowingly flown his troubled jet into enemy territory in a bid to cause as much damage he could to the sect before crashing. This was disclosed by Hedima’s colleagues via the Facebookpage of the Nigerian Army Support Group. The post reads:
“It is with deep regret that we announce the death of a true Nigerian hero, Wing Commander Chimda Hedima. This man was a hero of the highest order.
“On September 11, 2014, a company of Nigerian Army soldiers attempted to overrun a Boko Haram 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 that their plane slammed into a column of terrorists in which 63 Boko Haram members were killed as a result of their bravery.
“Wing Commander Hedima was captured. On September 12, 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.”
Air Commodore Dele Alonge initially told AFP that the beheaded pilot was not a Nigerian officer but the military has now said that it is studying the video to determine its authenticity.
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