Micheal Chukwuebuka, Reporting
SUNSHINE Stars’ team bus, on Thursday Dec. 7th, was attacked by suspected gunmen along the Benin-Ore expressway, Ondo State.
In a statement after the attack, the club’s media officer, Michael Akintunde, said the attack left the football team manager, players and other officials seriously injured.
Stonix News learnt that the team had left their base in Akure, Ondo State, heading to Benin, Edo State, in preparation for the weekend’s game against Bendel Insurance.
The gunmen reportedly opened fire on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side which shattered the glasses and left many players and officials severely injured.
“It saddens our hearts to inform Nigerians , especially football lovers that out team was attacked few minutes ago along Ore-Benin Expressway to honor an Elite League tie, against Insurance of Benin, scheduled for this weekend.
“Our ball boy was shot in the horrible attack, Our team manager and other club officials including players are seriously injured .
“It took the intervention of officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps that helped rescue the injured officials and the shot individual to a nearby hospital.
“We hope you join us in prayers,” the club’s statement reads.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.
