Asked directly about whether the man was an air
force pilot, as claimed, spokesman Air Commodore
Dele Alonge told AFP:
force pilot, as claimed, spokesman Air Commodore
Dele Alonge told AFP:
“The man shown in the Boko Haram video is not our officer.The picture of a man beheaded in the video is superimposed,” he said without elaborating. “Our plane is still missing and we are looking for it. Boko Haram is just making unfounded claims.”
A military source also told the Nation....
“Experts are doing forensic analysis of Boko Haram to ascertain whether it was a make-believe or there were really encounters between the pilots and the insurgents.
“The alleged claim of beheading of the pilot was part of the video clip purportedly released by Boko Haram on Thursday.
“We are in receipt of the ‘gory’ clip. We are studying every bit of it in line with military ethics. Do not forget that there might also be an element of propaganda on the part of the insurgents. The video clip has a tint of psychological warfare, but the military is undaunted.The report on the last minutes of the pilots indicated that they had completed their assignment.
“They had their last successful assignment in seized areas in Adamawa State. Something was wrong while returning to base. This is what we are looking at.So, they had a successful outing on that day. This is why the military had considered the likelihood of the jet being shot by Boko Haram as ‘remote.’These pilots were among the best in the Air Force; they were always willing to go to the war front even when others were a bit sceptical of the weather or mode of operation. They were thorns in the flesh of the insurgents and they accounted for many successful air strikes we have recorded.
“We have retrieved communication data to know whether the plane got missing because of mechanical challenge or otherwise.”
Sometimes I don't just get it. Is the so called Boko haram now giving our military a run for their intelligence? The last time I checked, those insurgents are just dumb skulls. Who is equipping them? So many unanswered questions. One thing is certain, surely one day we shall all know the truth. Nothing lasts forever !!
ReplyDeleteAsin eh,i just tire,God will save us from this evil called Boko haram.
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Deletethese days I cant even believe any information coming from defence headquarters, I rather believe Sahara reporters #wanna study in the US or Canada? let me help you out
ReplyDeleteI can categorically say the missing aircraft was found n d pilot alive, from a reliable source. BH are really making unfounded claims. BH ur end is near, God really is in this country Nigeria. Golden
ReplyDeleteThe biafra civil war was not as deceptive as this bokoharam.There is so much politics going on in bh.
ReplyDeleteI think we need to seek and pray for permanent PEACE for our dear country.
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Sad.wat a dull mornin,tink i should go look 4 fuel pipe to burst to keep myself busy.*oke*
ReplyDeleteBoko haram? Me tinkin which car to cruise wit dis sallah, Lamboghini or Ferrari, . Pls choose one for me
ReplyDeleteBLOG ANALYSER: it is really a psychological war fare
ReplyDeleteI believe top military officials are involved.They are behind all the equipment. Can't your dumbwits see it? I know I'm the only intelligent person on this blog but common...
ReplyDeletea.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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I can no longer believe anything this military people are saying again....
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Who are we to believe.....?this is more or like a movie
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