Just In: former chief of staff shot dead

Alex Badeh, formerly, a chief of defense staff and retired air chief Marshal, has been shot dead.

The shocking incident, which was made known via some tweets by the official Twitter handle of the Air force, occurred along the Abuja-Keffi road.

“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.”

It will be recalled that the former chief of staff, was facing a N3.9 billion fraud allegations.

More to follow….