The postponement of the match which was slated to kick off at 4pm in Lafia town is said to be in honour those who lost their lives in Otukpo, Benue State during the deadly attacks on four banks yesterday afternoon by armed robbers in the area.
reports that armed robbers invaded several banks in Otukpo at about 3 pm on Friday, shooting sporadically. Dominic Iorfa, Vice Chairman and CEO of Lobi Stars FC, announced the postponement on Saturday. Iorfa, in a statement made available to said the postponement is to sympathize with the immediate families of those who were killed in the deadly attack. The statement read: “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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