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The recent arrests of two men in connection with the murder of 38-year-old Abdullah Bahsa mark a significant development in the case, but authorities emphasize that their investigation is far from over.
According to police, these two individuals are believed to be part of a group of seven men who lay in wait for Bahsa at his home in Lidcombe for five hours before executing the fatal shooting. They are also accused of assaulting Bahsa’s friend during the incident.
Superintendent Robert Toynton assured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional suspects tied to this tragic event, stating, “There’s still a number of offenders outstanding in relation to this investigation.”
The arrests came amid a renewed wave of concern in the Lidcombe area, as several streets were once again cordoned off today following reports of another shooting incident in the vicinity.
Bahsa’s life was cut short when he was shot in the abdomen at a unit block on Shale Street in Lidcombe shortly after 4 a.m. yesterday morning. He succumbed to his injuries shortly after being rushed to the hospital.
His friend was allegedly assaulted and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Later in the day, emergency services were called to Boronia Street in Ermington after reports that a car had crashed into a parked vehicle.
When they arrived at the scene at 1.30pm, police say they found a firearm in the car and arrested the driver.
Exclusive pictures after the crash obtained by 9News show the alleged killer, Alpay Albayir, telling residents he did not have his licence before he is seen rummaging through the vehicle.
“I had it, I gave my phone to my brother,” he told a resident.
The 21-year-old was taken to Gladesville Police Station, where he was charged with murder and wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Hours later, Auburn detectives and the SCC Homicide Squad executed a crime scene warrant at a home on Spurway Street in Ermington and arrested 22-year-old Joshua Yeboah.
He was taken to Gladesville Police Station, where he was also charged with murder.
Yeboah’s mother told 9News that he was a “good boy” who was studying at university until he mixed with the wrong crowd about four months ago.
The two men faced court today and made no application for bail. They will remain in custody until they face court again in May. 
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