ETHSHAM GHAFOOR MURDER - 20 years on We have launched a fresh appeal for information about the brutal murder of Ethsham Ghafoor, known as ‘Shami’, who was shot dead on 22 November 1994. The 26-year-old self-employed driver with A1 taxis, who lived at Forest Fields. He was found dead in the car park of the Happy Days nursery, in Lambley Lane, Gedling, inside his black and white Ford Sierra, registration G165 NMW, around 4.30am. He had been shot twice, once in the body and a fatal shot to the head. DCI Tony Heydon, who is leading the investigation, said: “Many years have passed since Ethsham Ghafoor was killed. We know there are still some people who haven’t come forward, and someone knows who did this. “It is likely that Shami knew his killer. We think that he was likely to have been surprised by the attack, but the way he was murdered makes it clear that it was a brutal execution. “Over time, people do change alliances. Twenty years may have passed but Shami’s family live this nightmare every day, with so many unanswered questions. We need your help – that is where the answers lie – we need to hear from you, and I would urge you to contact us.” Aisha Ghafoor, Shami’s sister, said: “We have spent 20 years grieving and suffering for the loss of our brother, my mother’s son. “We have constantly lived in the hope that one day we will see those responsible for his death brought to justice. My mother’s health is not what it used to be, and we need to know for her sake and ours, why someone would tear our family apart by taking Shami’s life in such a brutal and merciless way. The pain and distress inflicted upon us is unimaginable. “Shami was well known and loved, it is likely there are local people who know something about his murder, or will have heard things about it. “We constantly hope for a new breakthrough or information from someone who has come forward to tell the police what happened that night. We need closure. We need to know why this happened and who did it. If you know anything, please call the police and help us get justice.” As part of the 20th anniversary appeal, a reward has been increased to up to £20,000 for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder. Anyone with any information is asked to call the incident room on 0115 844 6913 or independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:01:00 +0000
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