The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian
Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, confirmed this to Channels
Television on Tuesday night.
According to him, 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.”
