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Mother of murdered Nilda Müge Şahin protests negligence: 'Did you hear, a parliamentarian's daughter was killed?'
🇹🇷 Turkey /Crime & Justice

Mother of murdered Nilda Müge Şahin protests negligence: 'Did you hear, a parliamentarian's daughter was killed?'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Nilda Müge Şahin was murdered by Nazir Ilgın, who she had previously obtained a restraining order against after reporting him for stalking and threats.
  • Şahin's family expressed outrage, claiming authorities failed to take adequate measures despite multiple complaints and the existing protection order.
  • The suspect, Ilgın, has a history of violence and multiple prior offenses, yet was reportedly released under judicial control, leading to further accusations of negligence.

The mother of Nilda Müge Şahin, who was murdered nine days after obtaining a restraining order against her attacker, Nazir Ilgın, has voiced her anguish over alleged systemic failures. "Did you ever hear, a parliamentarian's daughter has been murdered?" Nilgün Şahin questioned, highlighting what she perceives as a lack of accountability and protection.

Did you ever hear, a parliamentarian's daughter has been murdered?

— Nilgün ŞahinNilda Müge Şahin's mother expressed her grief and frustration with the handling of the case.

According to the family, Ilgın had been persistently stalking Nilda Müge Şahin since she ended their relationship. He allegedly harassed Nilda and her family members, ringing their doorbells at night and following them. Nilgün Şahin reported receiving threatening messages from Ilgın, stating, "He was constantly here, constantly in front of our eyes. Even his messages to me contained threats."

Nilgün Şahin recounted an incident where Ilgın repeatedly cut off Nilda's path on his motorcycle, causing her significant fear. The situation escalated when Ilgın allegedly punched Nilda Müge Şahin, prompting her to file a complaint. Despite the existing protection order, the family claims that authorities did not implement sufficient measures to prevent the attack.

He was constantly here, constantly in front of our eyes. Even his messages to me contained threats.

— Nilgün ŞahinNilda Müge Şahin's mother described the persistent harassment by the perpetrator.

Adding to the family's distress, they allege that Ilgın's family pressured them to withdraw the complaint. Nilgün Şahin also pointed to Ilgın's criminal record, which includes six previous offenses, and his status under supervised release after serving time for violence against another woman. She expressed disbelief that he was released under judicial control, stating, "This is not love, love cannot be like this."

This is not love, love cannot be like this.

— Nilgün ŞahinNilda Müge Şahin's mother rejected the perpetrator's claims of love, emphasizing the violence.

On the day of the murder, Ilgın reportedly followed Nilda Müge Şahin and her sister to a gas station after they left a hospital, even calling them to ask how to inflate their motorcycle tire. Following the shooting, Ilgın allegedly went to the hospital. The family's accusations point to a pattern of harassment, threats, and alleged negligence by authorities that ultimately led to Nilda Müge Şahin's death.

They called us on video, saying 'We are behind you.' They asked how to inflate the motorcycle tire.

— Nilgün ŞahinNilda Müge Şahin's mother recounted the perpetrator's actions on the day of the murder.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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