Tributes pour in as El-Kanemi Warriors recover from devastating armed robbery attack
Heartland FC’s technical manager, Emmanuel Amuneke, has expressed his sympathy and solidarity with El-Kanemi Warriors, whose team and officials were recently targeted by armed robbers during their journey back from a football match in Lagos.
The incident, which occurred along the Jos-Bauchi road on November 27, resulted in several injuries and theft of personal belongings. Despite the traumatic experience, the team is lucky to have escaped without any fatalities. However, the emotional scars of the incident are expected to linger.
With their Matchday 15 game against Bayelsa United fast approaching, El-Kanemi Warriors’ preparations are likely to be affected by the harrowing ordeal. Amuneke, who also manages Ikorodu City FC, has issued a statement commiserating with the Maiduguri-based team.
In his statement, Amuneke extended his heartfelt prayers to the injured members of El-Kanemi Warriors and emphasized the urgent need for improved road safety measures, particularly on the Jos-Bauchi road, which has a notorious reputation for banditry and dangerous road conditions.
Ikorodu City FC also released a statement expressing its sympathy and offering words of comfort to the affected individuals. The club’s chairman, Sanmi Doherty, is said to be deeply disturbed by the incident and is praying for a speedy recovery for the injured players and officials.
The recent attack on El-Kanemi Warriors serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by Nigerian football teams when traveling long distances for matches. With many clubs relying on road transportation due to financial constraints, incidents like this serve as a stark warning to prioritize team safety and implement effective measures to prevent similar attacks.
