28.07.2025 11:41
In the region of Orhaneli, Bursa, where the flames have started to rise again, the statement of Ufuk Aytekin, who was caught with a gasoline canister in his vehicle following complaints from citizens about a fire he is suspected of starting, has emerged. The Bursa Governorship confirmed that the suspect is a former soldier expelled from the military due to ties to FETÖ, and it was revealed in Aytekin's statement that he said, "I set the trees on fire to go to prison for life."
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In the investigation initiated by the Bursa Governorship regarding forest fires, it was revealed that Ufuk Aytekin, who was caught with a gasoline can in the area where the flames rose last night, has connections to FETÖ.
CAUGHT WITH A GASOLINE CAN IN THE FIRE AREA
While the investigation continues regarding the forest fire that broke out the day before in the Meyran area of Harmancık road in Orhaneli district of Bursa and flared up again after being partially brought under control, Ufuk A. (30), who was seen by citizens in the forest with a gasoline can in the back of his vehicle, was detained upon complaint. It was revealed that Ufuk Aytekin is a former soldier who was discharged due to a FETÖ investigation.
THEY TRIED TO LYNCH HIM
The suspect, living in Ballısaray Neighborhood of Harmancık district, was caught and detained while leaving the student dormitory in Topbaşı Neighborhood, where he had parked his vehicle. Citizens who saw a gasoline can in the trunk of Ufuk Aytekin's parked vehicle reacted and attempted to lynch the suspect. The angry crowd was calmed down with difficulty by the police, while the suspect told the crowd, who claimed he started the forest fire, that he was burned at home.
THEY GATHERED IN FRONT OF THE POLICE STATION
While Ufuk Aytekin was taken to the Police Department, the angry crowd gathered in front of the building, demanding that the suspect be handed over to them. The police increased security measures in the area.
"I SET FIRE TO GO TO PRISON FOR LIFE"
While Turkey is discussing this incident, Ufuk Aytekin's first statement emerged. According to the news in Sabah; during the preliminary interview conducted with Aytekin at the Counter-Terrorism Branch, he stated that after being discharged from the non-commissioned officer position in 2021, he worked in various jobs, had conflicts with his family, and was thrown out of the house, which is why he sometimes wanted to go to prison for life. He confessed that he, succumbing to temptation, bought gasoline with a can from a gas station in the district center around 21:30 on July 27, 2025, went to Kışmanlar Park with his own car, set fire to the trees, and at that moment his cell phone fell to the ground and burned, causing minor burns on his hands and feet, and then he fled the scene in his car.
BURSA GOVERNORSHIP MADE A STATEMENT
The statement made by the Bursa Governorship is as follows:
"An investigation has been immediately initiated by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office based on the reports received regarding the forest fires that occurred in our province. Within the scope of the investigation, a person who had previously been processed due to connections with FETÖ has been detained."
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