By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Arms Deal: EFCC’s Claim Against Me False – Ex-CDS Alex Badeh
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Arms Deal: EFCC’s Claim Against Me False – Ex-CDS Alex Badeh

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: March 3, 2016
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

Alex-Badeh

The former chief of defence staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, has refuted claims by the Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC) ‎that he diverted funds from the accounts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and used it to purchase property in Abuja.

In a statement yesterday, he described the claims that he received the sum of $800,000 from the NAF as untrue.

He added that the office of the CDS had no operational control of the services and had nothing to do with their spending.

- Advertisement -

‘‘I was Chief of Air staff from Oct 2012 to January 2014 and then appointed CDS. During my time serving as the CDS, funds for weapons were directly released to the Chief of Air staff, Army Staff and Naval Staff and not to me. I had no control over the funds and yet, I am being accused of embezzling weapons funds.

‘’It has been widely reported in the news that I am being investigated over the $2.1bn arms deal but that is not true. I was not part of Dasukigate,’’ he stressed.

The former chief of defence staff said that even, when the commission claimed that billions of naira was found in the accounts of wives of some past air force officers, none was traceable to his family, yet, ‘the commission kept generalizing the case and making it look as if my family was involved.’

He stated that he reported to the EFCC when he was invited and would report anytime his attention is needed, saying that all he sought was to be given fair hearing and adherience strictly to the rule of law.

- Advertisement -

Badeh said it was rather unfortunate that the nation which he fought so hard within his means to defend against Boko Haram insurgents cannot guarantee his fundamental human rights.

According to him, ‘‘I was detained by the EFCC for three weeks and was not charged to court but was given onerous bail conditions by the commission which I could not meet.

‘‘ A remand warrant was hastily obtained on the 25th February in Lagos as soon as the EFCC was served with a notice for my bail by my lawyer.

‘‘Why detain me for so long and issue such onerous bail conditions when they are not ready to charge me to court?’’

He added that during the 2014 Boko Haram attack in his village Vimtim, it was widely reported in the media that he sent a helicopter to evacuate his parents and relatives.

‘‘Which parents? I am an orphan. I lost my father in the 70’s and my mother in 2013. My cousin, who lived next to me, was killed during the 2014 attack on my village. So who exactly did I evacuate? It is unfortunate that I didn’t come out to clarify some of these issues when they were reported in the media”, he said inter alia.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Alex BadehEFCC
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article PDP Chieftain, Uche Secondus Released From EFCC Custody
Next Article James Ibori to Be Moved From UK to Nigerian Prison

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 4 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”
News
Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Mike Ejeagha
News

Mike Ejeagha, Nigerian Highlife Maestro, Dies at 95

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?