Muftau Babatunde Elegbede | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Defence Intelligence Agency | |
| In office July 1986 – January 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Lt Col Haliru Akilu |
| Succeeded by | Col Haliru Akilu |
| Governor of Cross River State | |
| In office 28 July 1978 – 30 September 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Omu |
| Succeeded by | Clement Isong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1939 Nigeria |
| Died | June 19, 1994 (aged 54) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Manner of death | Assassination |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Navy |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
Muftau Adegoke Babatunde Elegbede// (13 August 1939 – 19 June 1994) or Tunde Elegbede was Chief of Nigeria's Defence Intelligence Agency from July 1986 to January 1990 and Military Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria between July 1975 and October 1978.[1][2]
Elegbede attended the Methodist Boys High School in Lagos.[3]
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