- 26-year-old son of Dolapo Badru, member of Nigeria House of Representative representing Lagos Island I has been shot dead
- The incident occurred near his family house in London
- He had a Masters degree in sports coaching from the University of Gloucestershire
Abraham Badru, the 26-year-old son of Dolapo Badru, member of Nigeria House of Representative representing Lagos Island I has been shot death near his family’s London home.
Abraham who became the tenth person to be murdered in London in just 12 days worked as a football coach and had degree from Gloucestershire University. He was murdered on Sunday, March 26.
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Quoting his LinkedIn profile, Daily Mail reports that he had a Masters degree in sports coaching from the University of Gloucestershire and had previously worked as a sport development officer at Bristol City Council.
Abraham Badru was shot dead in UK. Credit: Premium Times
The news outlet also reported that the deceased was described as 'gentle, bubbly and outgoing' and 'the nicest' man who was 'making a life for himself' and regularly attended church with his family.
Abraham was said to have been shot while getting out of his car.
"As soon as I heard the bang, I knew it was a gunshot. I'm ex-military and knew that couldn't be a firework.
"I went to my balcony and saw a man slumped over on the ground at the back of a car.There was just one shot and a cry of pain. No speeding scooter and no speeding car. I didn't see anyone make off, a neigbour was quoted to have said.
"His mother came out and saw him on the floor. It was terrible listening to her collapse crying on the floor. She was just screaming.
'Everyone was very upset and I had to go away, I couldn't take it. It happened on our doorstep and I had to say a little prayer for the family," another said.
Meanwhile, Larry Smith, detective chief inspector from Scotland Yard's murder squad, is appealing for information related to the murder from the public.
"We are appealing for information so we can establish the circumstances which led to a young man losing his life. Anyone with information who hasn't yet spoken with us should come forward without delay. Your call will be treated in the strictest confidence," he said.
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NAIJ.com had reported that the lifeless body of a four-year-old child was discovered close to a shrine in Iwaya area of Lagos state.
NAIJ.com gathered that the child that was found Farida Ayomide Suleiman had earlier been declared missing.
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Source: Naija.ng