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Former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
Badeh, 61, was reportedly killed along with his driver.
Until his death, Badeh was being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly diverting billions of naira meant for weapons, an allegation he denied.
His death was confirmed by the Nigerian Air Force spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola in post on Twitter this evening.
The tweet 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.”
