Abraham Badru, 26, was shot dead near his family's home in Hackney on Sunday night at around 11pm.
Paying tribute to his son, father Dolapo Badru, 62, a member of the Nigerian Assembly, similar to the House of Commons in the UK, described him as 'quiet and hard-working'.
Mr Badru died with his mother at his side, with witnesses saying she 'collapsed in tears' on the pavement.
The 26-year-old 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, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Friends described him as 'gentle, bubbly and outgoing' and 'the nicest' man who was 'making a life for himself' and regularly attended church with his family
Neighbours said he was shot while getting out of his car and expressed concerns about safety in the area.
One said: '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.'
The Evening Standard had Published concerning Abraham: '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.'
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OMG! What is happening? May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.
ReplyDeleteSad...detola anita adetoye (anitabrows) man. This is really sad for the 26yr olds family...his mum especially as they say hes her only child. amd also sad for anita, so young and experiencing such. Sounds insensitive, but this may really affect her when she eventually decides to move on. Rip.
DeleteYou are just a gossip. Why not just drop your RIP rather than disclosing personal info under the guise of mourning.
DeleteThis is really bad. God rest his soul
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Painful. R.I.P.
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this is tragic, may God console his family, rip young man
ReplyDeleteHaaa... Hon dolapo badru's son!!! So sad
ReplyDeleteTerrible! May his soul rest in peace and may his loved ones be comforted.
ReplyDeleteRIP handsome.. may your killers go through pains.
ReplyDeleteIt is those people he snitched on that killed him I suppose,he shouldn't have let the police use him as witness for his own safety.rip to the guy
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God console his loved ones.
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ReplyDeleteMost unlikely related to the witness issue!
ReplyDeleteI don't pity Nigerian politicians & their predicament, thousands die everyday becos of their wickedness, no mercy nor pity & no peace for the wicked.
ReplyDeletePlease pity this boy. He was a good boy. We know our politicians dont deserve pity but please because of him, pity them.
DeleteRIP guy. I pray your mum recover from this Amen
What will your pity do, bring back the dead boy. insensitive ewu
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