Robbers Dressed In NYSC Uniform Attack FC Ifeanyi Ubah players In Kogi

Members of Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club were attacked in Kogi
State near Lokoja by armed gang dressed in NYSC uniforms.

The armed robbers opened fire on seeing their bus, seriously
injured the driver and other players. They have been rushed to the
hospital.

Narrating the ordeal one of the coaching team told our
correspondent that at about 1:30 pm today, players of FC Ifeanyi
Ubah (Anambra Warriors) who were traveling to Kano for their
scheduled NPFL matchday 6 fixture against Jigawa Golden Stars ran
into a group of armed robbers dressed in NYSC uniforms, operating
at Kabba junction, near Lokoja in Kogi state.

“To the glory of God, no life was lost. However, the driver was
shot while some members of the coaching crew and players were
critically injured. The affected persons are currently being
treated and are responding to treatment.

“We wish to use this medium to appeal to the Federal Government
as well as football regulatory bodies; Nigerian Football
Federation(NFF) and the League Management Company (LMC) to further
intensify security efforts to ensure the safety of teams who often
have no choice than to travel long distances by road, especially
clubs owned by Private investors who are made to invest their
hard-earned money in the growth and development of Nigerian
football”.

“Conclusively, fans, well-wishers, supporters, and Nigerians, in
general, are kindly urged to keep the entire management, coaching
staff and players of FC Ifeanyi Ubah in their prayers in this
moment of despair” he said.

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