A Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday four fixture between Lobi Stars and Abia Warriors have been postponed to a later date npflupdates.com reports.
Lobi Stars and Abia Warriors NPFL fixture slated for today, Saturday 21 October, 2023 has been shifted to Sunday 22 October, due to a recent bank robber in Otukpo.
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A well organised heavily armed robbers yesterday, attacked four commercial banks in the city of Otukpo, killing at least five persons.
Dominic Iorfa, Chairman and CEO of Lobi Stars, in a statement said the Abia Warriors clash fixture have been postponed as a way of paying respect to the dead.
Iorfa in a statement made available to Daily Post said the postponement is to sympathize with the immediate families of those who lost their lives in the deadly attack.
The statement read:
What Iorfa said about NPFL fixture between Lobi Stars and Abia Warriors
“We regret to inform you that, Lobi Stars NPFL matchday 4 tie against Abia Warriors has been postponed.
“The reason for the postponement is to sympathize with the immediate families who lost their loved ones in a deadly robbery attack on four banks in Otukpo, Benue State, yesterday.
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“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.
“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 2203 at the same venue in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Time remains 4pm.
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“May God grant those who lost their lives during the incident eternal rest and console their families.”
