Lobi Stars players were attacked by suspected cultists during their training session in Makurdi on Monday evening, according to Poojamedia.
The attack is believed to be linked to the team’s poor performance in the league this season. Sources revealed that the thugs stormed the training ground, issuing death threats to senior players while also physically assaulting some, beating them, and throwing objects at them.
In a further act of intimidation, the attackers locked the players inside the team bus for 30 minutes as a form of mental torture. However, they spared the team officials after the staff pleaded on behalf of the players.
The incident has shocked club officials and supporters, especially as it occurred just days before their FA Cup tie scheduled for Wednesday.
League officials have yet to release an official statement, but there have been massive protests online concerning the safety of athletes in the country. Many are calling for solutions to prevent such attacks in the future.
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