Former Nigeria international Daniel Daudu was killed in a crash in Indianapolis in the United States on Friday, Indianapolis Star confirms.....
Reports said the ex-University of
Indianapolis player died when a large part broke off the rear of a
northbound semitractor-trailer and struck Daudu, who represented
Nigeria at the 2007 World U20 Basketball Championships in Serbia.
According to Indiana State Police, the crash happened near the I-465 ramps on the city’s south side.
Daudu was found seriously injured and unconscious. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Basketball Federation on Sunday paid tribute to Daudu.
The NBBF president Musa Kida said the federation was saddened by his passing.
Kida said, “It’s a sad feeling to lose
somebody so close no matter the age. Losing Daniel at the age of 28 and
the manner which it happened is something that has left us all in
shock.
“We just have to take solace in him and
also rally round his family at this trying period to provide the needed
emotional support to weather the storm.”
A member of the NBBF board Samuel Ahmedu lamented the death of the former Dodan Warriors player.
Ahmedu said, “Life is full of surprises,
pleasant and cruel ones. The demise of Daniel Daudu is a cruel one.
There are many good basketball players but only a few Daniel Daudus.”
The founder of Dodan Warriors Basketball
Programme urged friends and family members of the Daudus and the
entire basketball family to remain strong despite the cruelty and
brevity of life.
“Life has shown its cruel hand but we
must remain strong so that his legacies will not go unsung. The world
will miss you Daniel, but we take solace that you are with the Lord.
Rest in peace and catch you on the rebound,” he said.
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