16.09.2025 09:00
The statement of 16-year-old Eren Bigül, who martyred two of our police officers in Balçova, İzmir, has emerged. Eren Bigül, who was found to have connections to ISIS, stated during his interrogation that his original target was not a police station but a bar or the İzmir Fair, and that he changed his mind at the last moment. Expressing regret, Bigül said, "I wanted to transition to the afterlife as soon as possible."
The statement of 16-year-old high school student Eren Bigül, who carried out an attack on the police station in the Balçova district of İzmir with a shotgun on September 8, has emerged. In the attack, the 1st Class Security Director, Police Chief Inspector Muhsin Aydemir, and police officer Hasan Akın were martyred.
"MY MAIN TARGET WAS NOT THE POLICE STATION"
While the repercussions of the incident continue, it has been learned that the attacker Bigül stated in his testimony that his initial target was not the police station, but he changed his mind at the last moment. Bigül, who expressed regret, said, "I wanted to transition to the afterlife as soon as possible."
HIS SOCIAL MEDIA WAS EXAMINED
As part of the investigation conducted by the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terror and Organized Crimes Bureau, Bigül's social media accounts were examined. The investigation revealed content related to the actions and activities of the ISIS terrorist organization. During a search of his home, images of weapons training and records of a knife collection were also found.
"I AM INTERESTED IN WEAPONS"
Bigül explained in his statement that he has been interested in weapons since a young age:
"My first contact with a weapon was at the age of 7. I shot bottles with an air rifle with my father. Later, I attended a shooting course and practiced at a shooting range. I am interested in weapons."
He also stated that he watched ISIS actions on the internet and listened to speeches by the organization's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
"I THOUGHT ABOUT ATTACKING A BAR"
According to a report in Sabah, Bigül stated during his interrogation that he considered attacking the İzmir Fair or a bar, but changed his mind at the last moment and targeted the police station near his home. He reported that he prepared the automatic shotgun, ammunition, and homemade explosives before the attack.
Bigül expressed that he made the explosives from firecrackers and steel balls, and also packed a switchblade and first aid supplies in his bag.
"I DECIDED WHEN I LEFT THE APARTMENT"
Describing what he experienced on the day of the incident, the attacker said, "I left the house so that my father wouldn't wake up. After waiting a few minutes in the apartment, I realized I wouldn't go back. I went to the police station and fired at the police officers in the garden." He also mentioned that he threw homemade explosives during the conflict.
"I REGRET"
Bigül stated that he was shot during the conflict and later did not consciously fire, saying, "I regret, these are all I have to say."
WHAT HAPPENED?
In the attack carried out by 16-year-old high school student Eren Bigül with a shotgun on September 8 in Balçova, 1st Class Security Director Police Chief Inspector Muhsin Aydemir and police officer Hasan Akın were martyred.
A total of 27 suspects were detained in connection with the incident. Initially, 16 suspects, including an 18-year-old minor, were released after their statements. Later, among the remaining 11 suspects, 7 were arrested, including Eren Bigül, his father Nuhver Bigül, Iranian national Khalegh Noorıborojerdi, and Syrian nationals Mahmud Algatı, Cuma Tabbas, Fıras Seyıd Abdurrahman, and Muhammed Elhazzam. Four people, including one child, were released under judicial control.