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Abuja – Former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, is to be tried for diverting N1.1 billion, among others, meant for Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to buy a choice mansion for himself in Abuja.
Other allegations against Badeh include alleged spending of NAF funds to build a shopping mall worth N878 362 732.94; another N650 million for the purchase of a commercial plot of land and $2 million on a duplex in Abuja.
He was also accused of lavishing N240 million on another semi-detached duplex; buying a duplex for about N260 million for his son, Alex Badeh Jr. and spending N90 million to furnish the duplex.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) listed Badeh’s alleged financial recklessness in the 10-count charge filed against him at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The former CDS was flown from Lagos to Abuja at about 7pm amid tight security.
The former defence chief was last month linked with the ongoing probe of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
