17.06.2026 13:31
A farewell ceremony, where tears flowed like a river, was held at the Gebze Courthouse for Public Prosecutor Ayhan Uyumaz, who lost his life due to a heart attack during a hearing in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. After the ceremony, Uyumaz's body was sent to his hometown of Bursa for burial.
The Gebze district of Kocaeli was shaken by the death of Republic Prosecutor Ayhan Uyumaz, who passed away while on duty. Uyumaz suddenly fell ill and suffered a heart attack during a hearing, and despite all interventions, he could not be saved. An official ceremony was held at the Gebze Courthouse, where he served for years.
JUDICIAL COMMUNITY GATHERED AT THE CEREMONY
The ceremony, dominated by tears and sorrow, saw intense participation from state officials and the judicial community. Present at the ceremony were Kocaeli Governor İlhami Aktaş, Gebze Chief Public Prosecutor Metin Uslu, Provincial Police Chief Faruk Karaduman, Gebze District Governor Mehmet Ali Özyiğit, and Darıca Mayor Muzaffer Bıyık. The grieving family, Havva Uyumaz and her children, were not left alone during these difficult days by their colleagues and courthouse staff.
"HE WAS NOT ONLY A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER, BUT ALSO A GOOD PERSON"
Gebze Chief Public Prosecutor Metin Uslu, who gave a speech at the ceremony, expressed the deep sorrow of losing his colleague. Uslu emphasized Prosecutor Uyumaz's personality and professional stance, using the following statements:
"He was not only a successful lawyer, but also a good person, a valuable colleague, and a reliable friend."
HIS FUNERAL WILL BE LAID TO REST IN BURSA
After the speeches, prayers led by Gebze Mufti Selçuk Kılıçbay were offered, and forgiveness was sought for Prosecutor Ayhan Uyumaz. Following the ceremony in front of the courthouse, Uyumaz's coffin, wrapped in the Turkish flag, was sent to Bursa for his final journey.
It was learned that the funeral of Republic Prosecutor Ayhan Uyumaz will be laid to rest at Hamitler Cemetery in the Osmangazi district after the afternoon funeral prayer at the 15 Temmuz Şehitler Mosque in the Nilüfer district.