Gunmen attacked players and officials of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Adamawa United.
The incident occurred around Benin-Ore Expressway on Friday night.
According to The PUNCH, it happened about 11.45pm, on their way to Lagos for an NPFL clash versus MFM FC.
As of the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of the team’s driver remains unknown, after he was taken away by the unknown gunmen.
Adamawa were to face MFM in their week 11 NPFL fixture at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.
It was gathered that the players’ phones, money and other valuable items were taken away by the gunmen.
Players and officials of NPFL clubs have had nightmarish moments while travelling for games across the country following the poor state of security in the country in recent years.
