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After paying ‘ransom’, Badeh’s killers release abducted friend
Reports have emerged that killers of the late Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd) have released an abducted friend of the ex-service Chief after a ransom was paid by his family.
During the assassination of Badeh along Keffi/Abuja Road on the evening of December 18, 2018 while returning from his farm, his driver was shot and his friend abducted.
The PUNCH newspaper reports that authorities within the Nigerian Air Force would hold a joint briefing with the police and the air force immediately after the Christmas break.
“While investigations were on, the family of Badeh’s friend paid a ransom to ensure his release. However, we have continued with the investigation and we have made progress. We will inform members of the public after the Christmas break,” an air force officer said.
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Badeh’s murder was perceived to be an abduction gone wrong while there are other reports that there had been two of such incidents along the Keffi-Abuja Expressway before Badeh’s murder in the last one month.
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