NFF head of protocols shot dead by robbers

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have been thrown into mourning with their death of the Head of Protocols,  Ibrahim Abubakar.

According to the NFF, Abubakar was gunned down by armed robbers at the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, January 6 at his residence in Abuja.

"NFF's Head of Protocol Ibrahim Abubakar was shot dead by armed robbers in his house in Abuja in the early hours of today," the NFF tweeted on Wednesday morning.

"Abubakar's remains is being taken to Kaduna for burial."

Super Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye further confirmed the tragic incident when he tweeted:

"Shocking, devastating & tragic news about the killing of @thenff's head of protocol Ibrahim Abubakar by armed robbers this morning in Abuja," Ibitoye tweeted.

The late Abubakar was a graduate of political science at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and is survived by his wife and three children.