By Henry Umoru

ABUJA—LAWYERS to former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, have expressed concern over his health following his continued detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

In a letter to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, the lawyers faulted what they described as the too stringent bail conditions being sought to ensure his freedom.

Members of his family are also said to be apprehensive, as their bread winner may not have been getting the deserved medical attention, while in detention, calling on the EFCC to consider the man’s contributions to the country and allow him to return home and face charges against him, if any.

Badeh’s lawyers, who also alleged that the EFCC might be acting out a script by placing obstacles in the former Chief of Defence path to freedom, even when he has cooperated with the commission since the commencement of his interaction with them over alleged corrupt practices under his watch.

According to the lawyers, the EFCC is aware of the health challenges faced by Badeh, and managing such ailments while in detention may tend to further worsen his situation.