Lawmaker son who was hailed a hero when he saved teenager from being raped is shot dead

The tenth person to be murdered in London in just 12 days is the son of a Nigerian politician who was given an award for saving a woman from a sex attack.

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 House of Representatives, Lagos Island Constituency 1, similar to the House of Commons in the UK, described him as 'quiet and hard-working'. Abraham was the only child of his mum.

Late Abraham Badru, 26, only child of his mother 

He told the Evening Standard: '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.'

Abraham 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.'

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