Alex Badeh | |
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| Chief of Defence Staff | |
| In office 20 January 2014 – 21 July 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Adm. O. Ibrahim |
| Succeeded by | Gen. A.G. Olonisakin |
| Chief of the Air Staff | |
| In office 4 October 2012 – 20 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | AM. Mohammed Dikko Umar |
| Succeeded by | AM. A.N. Amosu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alex Sabundu Badeh 7 November 1957 Vimtim, British Cameroon (now in Adamawa State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 18 December 2018 (aged 61) Abuja-Keffi Road, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Mary Iyah Badeh |
| Awards | Forces Service Star Meritorious Service Star Distinguished Service Star (Nigeria)Distinguished Service Star The Republic Medals |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Air Force |
| Years of service | 38 |
| Rank |  Air Chief Marshal |
| Unit | 301 Flying Squad |
| Commands | Chief of the Defence Staff Chief of Air Staff Chief of Policy and Plans HQ NAF – 2010 Director R&D DHQ Abuja Commander of Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) – 2002 Director of National Military Strategy NDC – 2006 |
| Battles/wars | Conflict in the Niger Delta Islamist insurgency in Nigeria |
Alex Sabundu Badeh FSS MSS DSS (7 November 1957 – 18 December 2018) was an officer of the Nigerian Air Force who served as the 18th Chief of Air Staff and the 15th Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria. He died from gunshot injuries sustained after his vehicle was attacked by unknown gunmen along Abuja-Keffi road on Tuesday, 18 December 2018.