Alex Badeh: Unknown gunmen assassinate former Chief of Defence Staff along Keffi-Abuja road (Photos)

Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, a former Chief of Defence Staff has been shot dead by unknown gunmen along Keffi-Abuja road.

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Tuesday night made the shocking revelation via a tweet with the caption “Nigeria has suffered another great loss with the passing of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. My heartfelt prayers go to his family and our Armed Forces at this tragic time. May the Almighty grant him eternal rest. Amin.” He said

Confirming the incident, Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, further disclosed that the former Defence Chief died from gunshot wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked while he was returning from his farm along Abuja-Keffi Road.

The Air Force spokesperson also confirmed the incident in a series of tweets.

He 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 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.”

Below are pictures from the scene: