An armed attack was carried out on the Turkish Football Federation’s building in Riva. It turned out that 7 shots were fired in the armed attack.
During the attack on President Mehmet Büyükekşi’s room, the TFF Board of Directors was in a meeting. One of the bullets fell between Ali Dusmez and Hamit Altintop, who were in the administration.
It was stated that 7 bullets hit the presidential office in the TFF building and the board room located on the lower floor. It was learned that no one was injured in the attack and the camera records were examined.
When fire was opened on the building from the side of the stream near Riva Facilities and 7 bullets hit the building, the security forces who arrived at the scene examined all the cameras in the TFF building. It was learned that the attackers fled the scene in a vehicle.
EXPLANATION OF HAMIT ALTINTOP
Hamit Altıntop, who made a statement about the incident and the bullet fell very close to him, said, “Thank God we were not injured. However, I wish the perpetrators of this incident to be caught as soon as possible.” used the phrases.
EXPLANATION FROM GOVERNOR YERLIKAYA
Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said, “I strongly condemn the armed attack on the Turkish Football Federation’s administration building in Riva. A large-scale investigation has been launched regarding the attack.” made the statement.
On the other hand, the big four clubs, especially the Union of Clubs, condemned the attack on the Turkish Football Federation and conveyed their wishes to get well soon.