Airforce Releases Statement On Alex Badeh’s Assassination

The Nigerian Airforce has just confirmed the death of Ex-chief of
Defense Staff, Alex Badeh. Below is a statement by the Airforce Director
of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola,
made available to PoliticsNGR;

“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.”