In a death insertion in a daily newspaper, it is stated a funeral service for the 34-year-old will take place in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballysillan at noon.

Shoukri suffered 'epileptic fit'

Internment will be conducted afterwards in Carnmoney Ardeen Cemetery.

UDA sources are not expecting a paramilitary-style burial given frictions within the organisation.

Shoukri, who died suddenly at the weekend following a reported drugs overdose, was well known for his high-profile role within the Ulster Defence Association (UDA).

The former paramailitary godfather was jailed for 15 months in June for his part in UDA show of strength in a north Belfast bar, but was released earlier this year.

His brother, Andre, also a prominent loyalist, is currently serving a sentence in prison.

Ihab had been living in Rathcoole with his girlfriend Emma Evans, a widowed mother-of-two.

It remains unclear as to how exactly the loyalist actually died. Family and friends are awaiting post-mortem details, but it is believed Shoukri had been susceptible to epileptic fits.