Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker Federal House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and eminent Nigerians have reacted to the death of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh.
The ex-service chief was shot dead by some unknown gunmen along the Abuja-Keffi Road on his way back from his farm.
Many Nigerians have taken to social media to air their views regarding the rather unfortunate event.
Notable on the list of those who have decried the murder of Badeh is the Senate President Saraki.
Senator Saraki taking to his Twitter page said the death of Badeh is a great loss to the nation.
He prayed that the family and the army be granted the fortitude to bear the loss.
Similarly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dogara in addressing the death of Badeh said the news is both saddening and alarming.
He also extended his thoughts and prayers to the family, hoping that the perpetrators of the killing will be apprehended soon.
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. pic.twitter.com/Anc0rykZKw
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 18, 2018
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.
— Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara (@YakubDogara) December 18, 2018
Ex-chief of Defense Staff, Alex Badeh, strong critic of the @MBuhari government, was just assassinated along Abuja-Keffi Rd. This is a man who knew a lot about the inner workings of this government. His death must be investigated. It is too convenient. You may be next #RenosDarts
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) December 18, 2018
Horrifying to see photos of the dead online. I feel so bad for their families, this is not the way. Let’s have respect for people. May God comfort Alex Badeh’s family and everyone affected by this gruesome murder. What democracy? #ActNowNigeria
— Omawumi O (@ormainy) December 19, 2018
I hereby join all well meaning Nigerians to mourn a man who have served the nation in the rank of chief of defense staff, air chief marshal Alex badeh, his cruel assassination should be a thing of great worry to our security agencies in particular and Nigerians in general. RIP pic.twitter.com/iP5sWHY6aX
— Hugo Briggs🕊 (@MACBRIGGS) December 19, 2018
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@mofeoyatogun #TERS
If the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff could be shot dead by miscreants in this country, believe me, no one is safe anymore.I have written extensively on Security measures against senseless killings in Nigeria.
Deploy sophisticated security systems.
— H.O.B. Bamgbade (@HOAction) December 19, 2018
