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The Nigeria Basketball Federation has expressed deep shock over the death of Daniel Daudu which occurred on Friday.

The former Nigerian junior international was killed in an accident when a truck carrying two trailers hit the car which the late Daniel was driving. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Indiana state police trooper.

Musa Kida, NBBF president, described the death of the 28-year-old player who grew up at the Police College in Ikeja as shocking.

“It’s a sad feeling to lose somebody so close no matter the age,” Kida said.

“Losing Daniel at the age of 28 and the circumstance 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.”

Samuel Ahmedu, international representative on the board of the NBBF, described the demise of the former Dodan Warriors player as a sad incident.

“Life is full of surprises, pleasant and cruel ones. The demise of Daniel Daudu in an accident in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA is a cruel one,” Ahmed said.

“There are many good basketball players but only a few Daniel Daudus.

“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.”

Daudu is a 2015 graduate of the University of Indianapolis and was part of the junior D’Tigers squad to the 2007 World U20 Championship in Serbia.