Lobi Stars, Abia Warriors postpone match over bank robbery attacks
The management of Lobi Stars on Saturday postponed activities leading to matchday four, following robbery attacks in Benue State.
According to a statement signed by the Vice Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of the Football Club Dominic Iorfa, the cancellation was to help the team mourn the ugly incidences.
Our correspondent reports that Lobi Stars were billed to play Abia Warriors, prior to the cancellation.
Iorfa said, “We regret to inform you that, Lobi Stars NPLF matchday four tie against Abia Warriors has been postponed.
“The reason for the postponement is to sympathise with the immediate families who lost their loved ones in a deadly robbery attack on four banks in Otukpo, Benue State yesterday.”
He disclosed that the Local Government Area involved is that of Deputy Governor who doubles the chairman of the club adding “Otukpo, venue of the deadly incident is the Local Government of the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Sam Ode, who is also the Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club.”
The statement partly added, “Following this ugly incident, the Management of Lobi Stars approached the league authorities and requested for a shift in date so as to mourn with the bereaved.
“Consequently, the league authorities have approved their request and shifted Lobi Stars’ encounter against visiting Abia Warriors to Sunday, 22nd October 2023 at the same venue in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Time remains 4:pm.
“May God grant those who lost their lives during the incident eternal rest and console their families.”
