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Soccer Star Shot Dead Two Weeks After Father’s Murder
June 15, 2009 14:55, 1,604 views
By Tunde Oyedele /Warri
The celebration of the reigning 2009 Globacom Premier League champions, Bayelsa United, has ended in tragedy, following the death of the team’s captain, Abel Tabor, who was killed by armed robbers, last night.
P.M.NEWS gathered that the captain had left the team’s camp in his blue Honda car, in the company of his sibling and friends when robbers attacked them along Sapele/Warri road. Reports have it that they had left the team’s camp in Oghara and were on their way to Warri when they were attacked. Tabor lost his life while other occupants suffered minor injuries.
The news of the demise of the skilful skipper, who did not feature in the match against Warri Wolves, halted the week-long celebration that the club had planned to hold for winning the league, as the players, coaches and the supporters of the club were thrown into mourning. Head coach of Bayelsa United, Monday Odigie and some of the team-mates of the dead player have continued to pay glowing tributes to the late Tabor. They described him as a dedicated player, who, until his death, never had any misunderstanding with anybody.
Odigie, who wept uncontrollably when the news of the dead player filtered into camp, said the deceased had earlier, after receiving the Glo League trophy, dedicated the crown to his late father, whom he buried a fortnight ago. He was also killed by armed robbers. According to Odigie: “Tabor didn’t play the match against Warri Wolves. As a matter of fact, being the captain, we had to give him the opportunity to receive the trophy. He told us that he was going to dedicate the trophy to his late father, whom he buried two weeks ago. It is this tragic incident that cut short our celebration for winning the league. I must confess this is terrible news.”
While Odigie was still lamenting the demise of Tabor, the Balyesa United players have a different angle to the death of their colleague. They think his death is mysterious because Tabor and his father were killed by armed robbers within two weeks. They are all sad that the late Tabor won’t be part of their proposed week-long plan to celebrate the league triumph. For Bernard Okoronwanta, ‘‘the death of Tabor is unfortunate; it is as if something like a stone has been thrown into our celebration party. We had planned to celebrate our Premier League victory with a lavish party. It is unfortunate that he is no more.” Meanwhile, the corpse of the deceased has been deposited in a mortuary, while the family will soon meet to announce burial arrangements.
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George
15 June 2009 15:34This is a mad society.The society that lacks security and justice.May the soul Tabor and other departed rest in peace.Some day,the killers will give account of their evil deeds.
ADEJUMO PERO
15 June 2009 16:44REST IN PEACE.WHO THAT KILLS WITH SWORD WILL BE KILLED BY SWORD.THE FALL OF A YELLOW LEAVE IS A FORE-WARNING THE GREEN ONES.YOU KILLERS,DESIST FROM THIS ACT AND BE A NORMAL PERSON.GO AND REPORT YOURSELVES TO THE POLICE THAT YOU KILLED HIM.ALTHOUGH NOTHING CAN BE DONE AGAIN COS THE DEED HAS BE DONE ALREADY.MAY GOD FORGIVE U PEOPLE AND LET U HAVE CHANGE OF HEART.
ADEJUMO PERO
15 June 2009 16:44REST IN PEACE.WHO THAT KILLS WITH SWORD WILL BE KILLED BY SWORD.THE FALL OF A YELLOW LEAVE IS A FORE-WARNING THE GREEN ONES.YOU KILLERS,DESIST FROM THIS ACT AND BE A NORMAL PERSON.GO AND REPORT YOURSELVES TO THE POLICE THAT YOU KILLED HIM.ALTHOUGH NOTHING CAN BE DONE AGAIN COS THE DEED HAS BE DONE ALREADY.MAY GOD FORGIVE U PEOPLE AND LET U HAVE CHANGE OF HEART.
Rita
15 June 2009 17:15It is unfortunate because Nigerians don’t like progress, they kill one another because of progress.That is the reason why the Whites are better of, most times. All these killers may God forgive you and give you a heart of repentance. My brother may God grant you eternal rest in Jesus Name.
Emma
15 June 2009 17:36Sad! Sad!! Sad!!!
Adieu Tabor.
Udeagha Chidi
15 June 2009 18:22TABOR MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN THE BOSSOM OF THE LORD.AS PER THE KILLERS,JUDGEMENT DAY AWAITS YOU.
Stanley wilson
15 June 2009 18:53What kind of country is this.. no security nothing… how many times have we heard players been killed abroad where is the future for the youth… Am really sorry may your soul rest in peace Tabor…. its so sad
Sunny
15 June 2009 19:34May your soul rest in peace. Amen.
ezeworldwide
15 June 2009 20:38tabor sleep well the people will soon join you b4 weekend sha
victor owo
15 June 2009 21:03A very sad loss…
Morgan
16 June 2009 03:13Thats why i’m not coming back to Nigeria anytime soon.
tonia
16 June 2009 10:02GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHAT A SAD NEWS,WHICH WAY NIGERIA! REST IN PEACE,AS YOUR KILLERS AWAITS GOD’S PUNISHMENT.
tunde simpler
16 June 2009 10:15A BEGGY, THE KHAKI BOYS SHOULD PLEASE TAKE OVER. MAN PIKIN DON TIRE OF THESE RUBBISH. NO WATER ,NO LIGHT, NO SECURITY. LET THE MILLITARY TAKE OVER MAKE WE KUKU KNOW SAY NA INSIDE SUFFER WE DEY BOKU. YEYE
Mama Africa
16 June 2009 10:34Every sad news father and son.
edosa
16 June 2009 13:39may your rest in perfect peace, is God everybody look up to for divine protection. it is well.
Adeniyi Festus
16 June 2009 14:06IT SHOWS THE KIND OF COUNTRY WE ARE. NOBODY IS SAFE, WHO KNOWS WHAT CAN HAPPEN TOMORROW?GOD WILL DELIVER US FROM THIS PEOPLE OF UNDERWORLD. AMEN