Air marshal alex sabundu badeh biography examples
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DEATH OF FORMER CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF AIR CHIEF MARSHAL ALEX BADEH It is with a heavy heart that I regretfully announce the unfortunate demise of .
Alex Badeh
15th Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria (–)
Alex Sabundu BadehFSSMSS DSS (7 November – 18 December ) was an officer of the Nigerian Air Force who served as the 18th Chief of Air Staff and the 15th Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria.
He died from gunshot injuries sustained after his vehicle was attacked by unknown gunmen along Abuja-Keffi road on Tuesday, 18 December
Early life and education
Badeh was born in Muvudi-Vimtim, a little town in the Mubi-North Local Government Area of Adamawa State,[1] North East Nigeria into a family of peasant farmers.
He attended Vimtim Primary School,[2] Vimtim and went on to obtain his school certificate from Villanova Secondary School, Numan in before proceeding to the Nigerian Defence Academy.
Military career
Training
Badeh was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 21 Regular Course on 3 January , and was commissioned a Pilot Officer on 3 July He commenced his flying career