Abraham Badru, the 26-year old son of a Nigerian lawmaker,
Dolapo Badru has been shot dead near his family’s London home in
the latest round of bloodshed in the capital.
Abraham’s 62-year-old father, Dolapo Badru, represents Lagos
Island I at the House of Representatives on the platform of All
Progressives Congress.
Abraham Badru, who was given a police bravery award as a
teenager for saving a woman from a sex attack, was gunned down in
the street in Dalston, Hackney, just after 11pm on Sunday.
Abraham, who worked as a football coach after earning his
Masters degree in sports coaching from the University of
Gloucestershire in 2015, was found slumped on the pavement by
police called to reports of a loud gunshot.
He was pronounced dead a short time later. His mother, who had
rushed to his side, was seen by witnesses collapsed in tears on the
pavement.
Abraham’s father told the Standard that his “quiet and
hard-working” son once saved a young woman from rape on the estate
and later gave evidence which led to her attacker being jailed.
He said: “A few years ago, a girl was raped on the estate and
Abraham fought them off. He went to court to testify against them
and the police gave him an award.”
Friends paid tribute to Abraham as a “bubbly and outgoing” young
man who was “making a life for himself” after completing his
studies.
They said he had a fiancee in Nigeria and had volunteered with
the Team Nigeria UK football coaching charity, and had been due to
coach at an open trial in Charlton on Tuesday (today).
A volunteer said: “He’s such a wonderful guy full of life and
very hard-working.”
Abraham had previously worked with Bristol council as a sport
development officer, according to his LinkedIn profile and had
interned at non-league Gloucester City FC during his degree studies
at the University of Gloucestershire.
In a statement, his former club Almondsbury FC, near Bristol,
said: “The club are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of
former striker Abraham Badru.
“We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Abraham’s
family during this difficult time.”
Neighbours said Abraham had been to church earlier that day and
was getting out of his car when he was shot.
One neighbour said: “As soon as I heard the bang, I knew it was
a gunshot. 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.”
Another 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.”
A school friend added: “He had just finished studying a masters
in sport at university. He was a bubbly guy and worked so hard. We
went to the same church as kids.
“His mother is a devout Christian. I’m lost for words. I just
cannot believe it. He was the nicest guy, very happy and
outgoing.”
A police cordon remained in place in Ferncliff Road this morning
as detectives continued to investigate the shooting.
Abraham’s mother was being supported by family members at the
her home, around 100 yards away. The family were too upset to speak
this morning.
A neighbour said: “They are a lovely family, church going and
loving. Everyone is stunned this could happen to Abraham.
“He was a gentle, respectful young man and I pray for his family
who are in pain right now.”
The murder is the third in Hackney this year and comes as 19
young men under the age of 25 have been killed in the capital in
2018.
Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith, from Scotland Yard’s
murder squad, said: “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.”
There have been no arrests.
Abraham Badru, the 26-year old son of a Nigerian lawmaker,
Dolapo Badru has been shot dead near his family’s London home in
the latest round of bloodshed in the capital.
Abraham’s 62-year-old father, Dolapo Badru, represents Lagos
Island I at the House of Representatives on the platform of All
Progressives Congress.
Abraham Badru, who was given a police bravery award as a
teenager for saving a woman from a sex attack, was gunned down in
the street in Dalston, Hackney, just after 11pm on Sunday.
Abraham, who worked as a football coach after earning his
Masters degree in sports coaching from the University of
Gloucestershire in 2015, was found slumped on the pavement by
police called to reports of a loud gunshot.
He was pronounced dead a short time later. His mother, who had
rushed to his side, was seen by witnesses collapsed in tears on the
pavement.
Abraham’s father told the Standard that his “quiet and
hard-working” son once saved a young woman from rape on the estate
and later gave evidence which led to her attacker being jailed.
He said: “A few years ago, a girl was raped on the estate and
Abraham fought them off. He went to court to testify against them
and the police gave him an award.”
Friends paid tribute to Abraham as a “bubbly and outgoing” young
man who was “making a life for himself” after completing his
studies.
They said he had a fiancee in Nigeria and had volunteered with
the Team Nigeria UK football coaching charity, and had been due to
coach at an open trial in Charlton on Tuesday (today).
A volunteer said: “He’s such a wonderful guy full of life and
very hard-working.”
Abraham had previously worked with Bristol council as a sport
development officer, according to his LinkedIn profile and had
interned at non-league Gloucester City FC during his degree studies
at the University of Gloucestershire.
In a statement, his former club Almondsbury FC, near Bristol,
said: “The club are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of
former striker Abraham Badru.
“We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Abraham’s
family during this difficult time.”
Neighbours said Abraham had been to church earlier that day and
was getting out of his car when he was shot.
One neighbour said: “As soon as I heard the bang, I knew it was
a gunshot. 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.”
Another 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.”
A school friend added: “He had just finished studying a masters
in sport at university. He was a bubbly guy and worked so hard. We
went to the same church as kids.
“His mother is a devout Christian. I’m lost for words. I just
cannot believe it. He was the nicest guy, very happy and
outgoing.”
A police cordon remained in place in Ferncliff Road this morning
as detectives continued to investigate the shooting.
Abraham’s mother was being supported by family members at the
her home, around 100 yards away. The family were too upset to speak
this morning.
A neighbour said: “They are a lovely family, church going and
loving. Everyone is stunned this could happen to Abraham.
“He was a gentle, respectful young man and I pray for his family
who are in pain right now.”
The murder is the third in Hackney this year and comes as 19
young men under the age of 25 have been killed in the capital in
2018.
Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith, from Scotland Yard’s
murder squad, said: “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.”
There have been no arrests.
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