The Russian Pilot working as a mecenary for Gowon's government during the civil war confesses
More facts have continued to emerge showing that without several foriegn mecenaries deployed by the Gowon’s Administration to prosecute the Civil war against Biafra, Ndigbo would have overrun Nigeria without much arms in less than one yearof the three-year war.
The latest is coming from a retired Russian military pilot who played a crucial role in aiding Nigeria during the Biafra War has come forward with astonishing revelations about his experiences in the conflict. Reflecting on his actions, he admitted to bombing Biafran territories from an altitude of 35,000 feet, emphasizing that, without such intervention, the resilient and resourceful Biafran fighters could have overpowered the Nigerian military.
“The Biafrans were incredibly smart and resilient. They fought for three years without proper weapons, yet their guerrilla tactics were unmatched. They had mastered invisible combat, you couldn’t see them, but they could see you. They blended with the environment, ambushed Nigerian troops, and seized their weapons. At times, it almost seemed like the Nigerian soldiers were willingly handing over their guns, but in truth, the Biafran fighters were simply that skilled.”
The Vanishing School: A Mystery in Aba
The pilot recounted a particularly bizarre and haunting mission, an attempt to bomb Omuma Road Primary School in Aba, a suspected stronghold for Biafran forces. As he approached the target, he encountered something beyond military logic:
“From the sky, the school simply vanished. It blended with the earth as if it had never existed. Later, I learned that the Biafrans had developed a technique using natural electromagnetic camouflage, making structures invisible to aerial reconnaissance. Even today, the Russian government continues to study this phenomenon.”
Regret and Reflection: A Warning for the Future
Looking back on his role in the war, the former pilot expressed deep remorse for his actions, particularly the suffering inflicted on innocent civilians.
“I regret what I did to those people. If the Biafran tribe still exists, fighting them again would be Nigeria’s greatest mistake. They had nothing, yet they resisted the world for three years. I have great respect for such a people.”
His confession adds another layer of complexity and intrigue to the historical narrative of the Biafra War, shedding light on the unparalleled ingenuity and resilience of the Biafran fighters, qualities that, even decades later, remain a subject of fascination.
