Assassination of Erkut Akbay

The assassination of Erkut Akbay refers to the murder of the Turkish administrative attache, Erkut Akbay, 40, in Lisbon, where the diplomat was serving, on 7 June 1982. Akbay was assassinated near his home on the outskirts of the city as he returned home for lunch. He was killed instantly while sitting in his car. His wife, Nadide Akbay, 39, was also shot in the head as she sat beside him.[1] Nadide was rushed to a hospital in a coma and underwent surgery. She died after eight months in coma on 11 January 1983 in Ankara hospital.[2]

A group calling itself Justice Commandos of the Armenian Genocide claimed responsibility.[1]

See also

References
  1. Turkish Envoy in Lisbon Is Killed by Gunman
  2. Turk Wounded in June Attack By Armenian Terrorists Dies

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