The Nigerian Air Force has announced the death of the former chief of defence staff, Air Chief Marshal, Alex Badeh (retd.).
He was 61 years old.
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| Alex Badeh |
According to the Air Force Spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle
Daramola, Adamawa-born Badeh died from gun shot wounds sustained when
his vehicle was attacked by gunmen on Abuja-Keffi Road, where he was said to
be returning from his farm.
Daramola, Adamawa-born Badeh died from gun shot wounds sustained when
his vehicle was attacked by gunmen on Abuja-Keffi Road, where he was said to
be returning from his farm.
Alex Sabundu Badeh was born 10th January, 1957 in Vimtim, Mubi LGA of Adamawa state.
He was educated at Vimtim Primary School and Villanova Secondary School.
He obtained his secondary school certificate in 1976 and gained
admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1977 as a member of the
21 Regular Course.
admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1977 as a member of the
21 Regular Course.
He was commissioned Pilot Officer on 3 July 1979 and commenced his
flying career at the 301 Flying Training School on the Bulldog Primary
Trainer aircraft in 1979.
flying career at the 301 Flying Training School on the Bulldog Primary
Trainer aircraft in 1979.
Between 1981 and 1982 he attended the Undergraduate Pilot Training at
Vance Air Force Base in the United States Air Force. He was at the 301
Flying Training School (FTS) as a squadron pilot and later became an
instructor pilot on the Bull Dog and DO-228 aircraft.
Vance Air Force Base in the United States Air Force. He was at the 301
Flying Training School (FTS) as a squadron pilot and later became an
instructor pilot on the Bull Dog and DO-228 aircraft.
He rose through the ranks and became Air Vice Marshal in 2008.
He became the 18th Chief of Air Staff in October 2012 and was appointed Chief of Defence Staff in January 2014.
He held the post till July 13, 2015, when he was retired by the Buhari administration.
Since then, he had faced a court trial for alleged theft of defence funds during his tenure.
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