Alex badeh latest news
Alex Badeh was a Nigerian Air Force officer who served as the Chief of Defence Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces from 2012 to 2015. He was killed in a car ambush on December 18, 2018, in Abuja, Nigeria.
Here are some of the latest news and updates on Alex Badeh:
- Investigation into his death: The Nigerian Police Force launched an investigation into Badeh's death, and in January 2019, they arrested several suspects, including a former Air Force officer, who were allegedly involved in the ambush.
- Trial of suspects: In June 2020, the trial of the suspects began in a Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, including the former Air Force officer, were charged with murder, kidnapping, and other offenses.
- Verdict: In October 2020, the court delivered its verdict, convicting two of the suspects, including the former Air Force officer, of murder and kidnapping. The two suspects were sentenced to death by hanging.
- Badeh's family's reaction: In an interview with the BBC, Badeh's family expressed relief that justice had been served, but also called for the government to do more to protect its citizens from violence.
- Tributes: Badeh was remembered by many Nigerians and international leaders for his service to the country and his contributions to regional and international security efforts. He was buried with full military honors in Abuja.
It's worth noting that the investigation and trial of Badeh's death were marked by controversy and delays, with some critics accusing the government of not doing enough to bring the perpetrators to justice.