Breaking News - Ex-Chief Of Defence Staff Alex Badeh Killed

Former Air Chief of Staff and one time Chief of Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Sabundu Badeh is dead.

Air Chief Marshall Alex Sabundu Badeh (Fmr. Air Chief of Staff)

Reports reaching us revealed that the retired four star flag officer of the Nigerian Air Force was shot and killed in an ambush along Keffi-Abuja Expressway this evening.

He is currently facing trial for his involvement in the arms scandal fraud under the last administration. The Federal government and military high command are yet to confirm or issue a statement on the incident.

On the other hand The Nigerian Air Force Confirms Incident

DEATH OF FORMER CDS AIR CHIEF MARSHAL ALEX BADEH

It is with a heavy heart that I regretfully announce the unfortunate demise of former Chief of Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh, who died today, 18th December, 2018 from gunshot wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked while returning from his farm along Abuja-Keffi Road.

On behalf of officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commiserates with the family of the late former Chief of Defense Staff over this irreparable loss. We pray that the Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest.

Ibikunle Daramola
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force.