Bulqiza murder investigation: Suspects deny involvement in court

The wife and son of Urim Fiku, a 61-year-old man found dead in the village of Godvi, Bulqiza, have denied involvement in his death during a court session at the Dibra Court. Sadete Fiku, 57, and her son, Gazmir Fiku, 33, appeared before the court to address requests regarding security measures, maintaining that they had no connection to the incident.

The investigation follows a death that occurred on November 3. While family members initially claimed the victim had been attacked by a bear, forensic examinations conducted in Tirana revealed a gunshot wound to the chest and injuries to the head.

According to reports, the family transported the victim to the Bulqiza hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. At the time, the family declined to allow hospital staff to prepare the body, stating they would handle the process themselves according to their traditions. Police arrested the two suspects the day after the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the killing.