{
  "id": 9186603,
  "title": "Ebola: Dambe warrior who took ring by storm is dead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/ebola-dambe-warrior-who-took-ring-by-storm-is-dead",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-22T17:51:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/ebola-dambe-warrior-who-took-ring-by-storm-is-dead/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abdurrazak Abdulmumin, a revered Dambe traditional martial art champion known as Ebola, has died. He succumbed to his passing in Abuja on Sunday and was laid to rest on Monday following Islamic customs. Renowned for his imposing height and powerful left-handed strikes, Ebola was considered one of the finest Dambe warriors in history. Although hailing from Sokoto, he spent his formative years in Kaduna State. His foray into Dambe commenced through recreational hunting, before he embraced the legacy of his elder brother, Dogon Auta, another celebrated Dambe warrior.\n\nAbdulmumin's career took off through casual bouts, later following in the footsteps of his brother, who was already a celebrated Dambe warrior. Despite facing intermittent health issues, he was able to retire undefeated, having bested many top contenders from the rival Jamus camp. Tragically, his mother passed away when he was still young, but he went on to become a prominent figure in Nigeria's traditional martial arts landscape. His meteoric rise coincided with the emergence of the Ebola virus, which led to him being dubbed \"Ebola\" by the public.\n\nEbola's list of victories included defeating formidable opponents like Bahagon Shagon Yansanda and Garkuwan Cindo a birnin Kebbi, earning him a car as reward. His winning streak continued to the harsh environments of Adamawa, and he went on to clinch a gold medal representing Kano State at the national martial arts competition championship in Abuja. His exceptional skills attracted him to compete in tournaments across several African nations. He is survived by a wife and a family.",
  "summary": "A popular Dambe traditional martial art champion nicknamed Ebola for his ability to subdue opponents inside the ring, Abdurrazak Abdulmumin, has passed away. Ebola died in Abuja, on Sunday, and was buried in accordance with Islamic rites, on Monday. Known for his towering stature and devastating left-handed blows, Ebola was one of the greatest Dambe […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}