Libyan Citizen Found Dead in Turkey
According to Turkish news agency Demirören, concerned neighbours noticed Abdullah lying motionless on the ground floor of the villa and immediately contacted emergency services via the 112 hotline.
Medical and security teams responded promptly to the call. Upon arrival, they confirmed that Abdullah had already passed away. His body was subsequently transferred to the forensic medicine institute for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Local authorities have since opened an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. No further details were immediately available.
The Libyan community in Turkey, particularly in Bursa, has expressed concern over the incident, urging for transparency in the investigation and support from the Libyan consulate. Tags: BursalibyaLibyan CitizenTurkey
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