Unknown gunmen have ambushed and killed a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh.
Badeh, who was once Chief of Air Staff, was assassinated in his way back from his farm along the Abuja – Keffi road, on Tuesday.
The Nigerian Air Force, has confirmed the killing of Badeh.
The Air Force, in a statement by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said: “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 Sadique 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. Details later.”
Stella Enenche, Abuja
