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Alex Badeh is a retired Nigerian Air Force officer who served as the Chief of Defence Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces from 2014 to 2015. He was born on 10 January 1957 in Adamawa, Nigeria. Badeh joined the Nigerian Air Force in 1976 and rose through the ranks to become a four-star general. He was appointed Chief of Defence Staff in 2014, replacing Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. Badeh was removed from office in 2015 following allegations of corruption and mismanagement. He was later charged with fraud and money laundering in 2017. Badeh is married and has four children. He is a devout Christian and is known to be a philanthropist.
| Popular As | Alex Sabundu Badeh |
| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | 10 January, 1957 |
| Birthday | 10 January |
| Birthplace | Vimtim, British Cameroon (now in Adamawa State, Nigeria) |
| Date of death | December 18, 2018, |
| Died Place | Abuja-Keffi Road, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
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Alex Badeh Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Alex Badeh's Wife?
His wife is Mary Iyah Badeh
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Mary Iyah Badeh |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Tony Badeh, Kam Badeh |
Alex Badeh Net Worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
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On January 23rd, 2019, Badeh was laid to rest following his funeral at the Pentecostal Church, Air Force base in Abuja. Among the dignitaries present at his funeral were Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, governors of the Plateau and Adamawa State, Simon Bako Lalong and Bindo jubrilla, and Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin.
Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh (November 7, 1957 – December 18, 2018) 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 2018.
In February 2016 Badeh was accused of financial misappropriation by the EFCC during his tenure as service chief.
Air Chief Marshal Badeh retired in July 2015. In line with Military tradition a Pulling-Out parade was held at the Mogadishu cantonmen Abuja where Air Chief Marshal Badeh gave his valedictory speech before proceeding to his home state.
In October 2014 Boko Haram fighters briefly occupied Vimtim the hometown of Badeh and in so doing taking lives and destroying properties. His cousin who lived next door to his house was killed during the attack. The terrorists also burnt down Badeh's house and the hospital he built for the community. It was widely reported in the media that the Defence Chief sent a helicopter to evacuate his parents before the attack even though records show that he actually lost his father in the 70's and his mother in 2013.
Badeh was assassinated in an ambush along the Keffi – Abuja expressway on the evening of the 18th of December 2018.
Air Marshal Badeh was promoted to Air Vice Marshal on 3 January 2008. Between 2008 and 2009, he was on the Directing Staff at the National Defence College, Abuja, Nigeria and subsequently became the Director National Military Strategy at the same college. Thereafter, he moved to Defence Headquarters as Deputy Director Training and later became the Director of Research at the Defence Headquarters. From October 2010 to March 2012, Air Marshal Badeh moved to Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force as Chief of Policy and Plans. Subsequently, in March 2012, he was appointed Air Officer Commanding Training Command, Kaduna. On 4 October 2012.
Badeh was Commander of the Presidential Fleet, during the Olusegun Obasanjo presidency. The Presidential Fleet Crew flew around the world frequently and by 2002, Badeh logged over 6000 flying hours shuttling VIPs, dignitaries, top government officials and Heads of State He was given the green light to fly former United States Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter on different occasions after an extensive check was done by the United States Secret Service. Badeh's professional dexterity on duty earned him a commendation and an autographed pen from Kofi Annan the then UN Secretary General after flying him on an official trip.
He attended the junior staff course at Armed Forces Command and Staff College in 1988. Between 1995 and 1996 he attended the senior staff course at same institution. In 2005 he was at the National War College Nigeria as a member of Course 14 and graduated in August 2006. The Air Marshal Badeh held an M.Sc. degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan.
Badeh was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 21 Regular Course on 3 January 1977, and was commissioned a Pilot Officer on 3 July 1979. He commenced his 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 of 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 attended Vimtim Primary School, Vimtim and went on to obtain his school certificate from Villanova Secondary School in 1976 before proceeding to the Nigerian Defence Academy.
