Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (RTD), was maimed yesterday by unknown gunmen in the capital city, Abuja. The Nigerian Air Force confirmed his death via Twitter through its spokesperson, Air Commodore Ibbikunle Daramola.
“It is with a heavy heart that I regretfully announce the unfortunate demise of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, who died today, 18 Dec 18, from gunshot wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked while returning from his farm along Abuja-Keffi Road.
“On behalf officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar, commiserates with the family of the late former Chief of Defence Staff over this irreparable loss. We pray that the Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest.”
Before his death, Alex Badeh was prosecuted for 3.8 Billion Naira (US$10.47 million) alleged fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
