NEWSFLASHNGR can report that a former Chief of Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh has been killed as he made his way back to Abuja this evening.
Details are still unclear as to the circumstances resulting in his death.
The retired military officer was traveling back to Abuja with his driver who was also shot with an unidentified man.
Until his death, he was standing trial for alleged diversion of funds meant for arms purchase.
Meanwhile,Nigerian Air Force has confirm the death of ex-CDS, Alex Badeh
The Nigerian Airforce has confirmed the death of Ex-chief of Defense Staff, Alex Badeh.
The force in a statement by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, described Badeh’s death as painful.
“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,” the statement said.
below is a statement by the Airforce Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle 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.”
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