The
Nigerian Air Force has announced the death of the former chief of
defence staff, Air Chief Marshal, Alex Badeh (retd.). According to the
Air Force Spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, the Adamawa state
born Badeh died today from gun wounds sustained when his vehicle was
attacked by gunmen on Abuja-Lafia Road. He was said to be returning from
his farm.The statement reads“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.”Until his death, the former Defence
Chief was standing trial for alleged N3.9 billion fraud he allegedly
perpetuated while he was in office.May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
