President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family, friends and professional colleagues of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, who was assassinated on Wednesday in Abuja.

The president described the killing of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (rtd) as “very sad and unfortunate.”

President Buhari also condoled with the people and government of Adamawa State over the demise of the former Chief of Defence Staff, who was killed by unknown gunmen along Abuja–Keffi road, on Tuesday.

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The President further directed security agents to fish out the killers of Badeh while ensuring greater security and safety for all users of the country’s roads.

In a statement, by the special adviser to the President, Femi Adesina the President prayed that God Almighty comforts all those who mourn Air Chief Marshal Badeh and grant his soul peaceful rest.