Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday vowed that the killers of the late former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Alex Badeh, would be fished out.
Abubakar, in a remark at the burial of the late CDS at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja, noted that Badeh had served the nation well in several capacities.
He said he was deeply touched and saddened by the manner in which Badeh, an accomplished military officer, who had attained the height of his chosen career, was killed.
He described the ex-CDS as a leader, commander and instructor-pilot.
The air chief said that Badeh handled over 6,000 flying hours during his flying career, adding that he would be missed.
“The loss of this patriotic and professional gentleman must spur the rest of us, not only in the Armed Forces, but indeed in Nigeria to rededicate ourselves in the service of our nation and our people.
“To deal decisively with crime and criminality, we must continue to work and redouble our efforts in supporting the Police and other security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous
crime are brought to book.’’
Abubakar said Badeh was a “jovial, principled and compassionate’’ general whose leadership and good nature positively influenced his peers as well as subordinates.