Nigerians greet news of ex-CDS Badeh’s death with concerns for national security
The death of former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, has opened a floodgates of reactions from Nigerians.
Many respondents wondered about the safety of their own lives if that of a high military officer could be easily snuffed out.
Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, Senator Sani Shehu, and entertainer Charly Boy have been sending condolences to the family of the deceased as well as calling for the swift apprehension of the killers.
Other Nigerians on social media have mostly been expressing their fear about the level of insecurity in the country.
Badeh died from gunshot wounds after his car was attacked along the Abuja-Keffi road on his way back from his farm on Tuesday.
See reactions:
Bukola Saraki✔@bukolasaraki
Nigeria has suffered another great loss with the passing of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. My heartfelt prayers go to his family and our Armed Forces at this tragic time. May the Almighty grant him eternal rest. Amin.
Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara✔@YakubDogara
News of the gruesome murder of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, is both saddening and alarming. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, and I hope that those responsible are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.
AJALA@UNCLE_AJALAAlex Badeh, a former Chief of defense staff & 4-star General was killed like chicken on the road. If 2 generals can be killed under 6 months, over 100 soldiers were killed, many civilians dead, kidnapping everywhere, it’s Ok to say we don’t have security in Nigeria. God safe us.
Senator Shehu Sani✔@ShehuSani
Alex Badeh;It’s sad and tragic.If it can happen to Alex,it can happen to anyone.May his soul Rest In http://Peace.My condolences to his family.
Olola Seun Akioye@seunakioyeHow can a former Chief of Defence Staff be killed like a common criminal on our highway. What is the hope of ordinary Nigerians then? OMG, this is unbelievable. RIP Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh. You didn’t deserve a death like this @NigAirForce @HQNigerianArmy @MBuhari
Umma Getso@GetsoUmmaThe current state of insecurity in Nigeria evidenced by unaccounted killings leaves much to be desired.The death of Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, reinstates the need for our security apparatus to align with current realities.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family
Charlyboy(Official)✔@Areafada1
What goes around comes around!You were divinely saddled with the responsibility of securing Nigeria and Nigerians, and you did a sloppy job at it. Then you became a victim.I hope we all learn that those who live in glass houses must never throw stones!
RIP sha, Alex Badeh. pic.twitter.com/vzijR73cDV
Ayò Bánkólé@AyoBankoleAlex BadehToo many lessons & questions.
A former Chief of Defense staff-entitled to armed security both at home,work,& in transit. Where were they?
He was gunned down in cold blood.
A victim of the insecurity he helped deepen with mismanagement of military resources.
Karma.
Cinderella Man✔@Osi_SuaveThis Alex Badeh thing is shocking. As former CDS he is entitled to armed guards until he dies.So how did this happen?RIP and my condolences to his family
FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR)@RouvafePeople are blaming Alex Badeh’s death on Karma based on allegations that he embezzled Military funds. But no one is holding the Chief Security Officer of the nation accountable, no one is talking about the high rate of insecurity in Nigeria. Keep excusing incompetence.
Uzor Okeke@UzorOluwaThe gruesome murder of our former defence chief, Alex Badeh, re-echoes the words of @AishaYesufu‘Today’s victims were yesterday’s survivors….’
Biyi The Plug@Baddman20
How can a 4 star General be mudered easily just like that, Nigeria is tiring !!RIP Alex Badeh
