Nigerian Football Federation's Head Of Protocol Shot Dead

Head of Protocol of the Nigerian Football Federation, Ibrahim Abubakar, is dead. Abubakar was shot dead by armed robbers in his house in Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday.

His death was announced by the NFF on its official Twitter account. Abubakar’s remains are being taken to Kaduna for burial where he will buried.

The media officer of the Nigerian Super Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye,  who confirmed the death of Abubakar, described it as tragic.

“Shocking, devastating & tragic news about the killing of the NFF’s head of protocol Ibrahim Abubakar by armed robbers this morning in Abuja.

“May God comfort Ibrahim Abubakar’s family, friends and colleagues on this tragic, untimely loss. My heart is so heavy.”