Shooting Stars also prayed for the quick recovery of those who sustained
injuries during the attack
By Kehinde Okeowo
Shooting Stars management has condemned the attack on the bus of Sunshine Stars football club of Akure by suspected hoodlums.
TheNiche had earlier reported that Gunmen on Thursday attacked the bus of the Akure-based team, injuring some officials and a crew member.
Speaking on the development via its X handle, formerly Twitter, Shooting Stars
expressed sadness over the attack, describing the incident as disheartening.
The Oluyole Warriors went on to pray for the quick recovery of those who sustained injuries during the attack, especially the team’s Manager and a backroom staff of the club, who were shot by the attackers.
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Taking to social media, Shooting Stars tweeted: “We received the news of the attack on our brothers, the Sunshine Stars, by suspected hoodlums along the Ore- Benin road while traveling to honour Saturday’s NPFL matchday 13 fixture against Bendel Insurance in Benin with sadness and shock,” the club wrote on its X handle.
“Most disturbing are the injuries sustained by the Team Manager and a backroom staff of the club, who were shot by the attackers, as well as some players and other officials.
“Our heart is with our brothers as they go through this horrible experience and we wish the injured officials quick recovery.
“May God in his infinite mercy, continue to guard and protect us in all our journeys.”
Sunshine Stars are billed to play Bendel Insurance on Sunday.