President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the killing of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (rtd).
He described the act as ‘very sad and unfortunate’ while also directing security agents in the country to promptly fish out the killers.
In a statement on Wednesday from the office of the presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, Buhari commiserated with the family of the late four-star general, his friends and professional colleagues in the military, and the people and government of Adamawa State.
He also noted that the late Badeh, who was also a former Chief of Air Staff, attained professional fulfillment in his over three decades military career, President Buhari regreted that he fell victim to incidence of violent and fatal attacks on the nation’s highways.
While directing security agencies to find the killers of the 15th Chief of Defence Staff and bring them to face the full force of the law, he also assured of greater security and safety for all users of the country’s roads.
The President prayed that God Almighty comforts all those who mourn Air Chief Marshal Badeh and grant his soul peaceful rest.
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