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NFF Confirms Death Of SuperSport Crew, Police Officer In Anambra Attack
The victims were part of a media team traveling from Lagos to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to cover Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya on Friday.
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Reports indicate that 14 people were in the vehicle during the ambush. Eight were rescued, two managed to escape, three were killed, and one person remains missing.
NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that it has been an incredibly difficult time for the federation’s Executive Committee and staff.
“Yes, we won the match against Libya and took three points, but the fact that three lives were lost created a situation in which we were unable to celebrate properly, and it hurts seriously to even think back at the unfortunate incident,” he said.
“Nigerian football has had a long and fruitful relationship with SuperSport. The organization has been a strong ally in helping to fulfill the objective of the NFF in spreading joy to Nigerians through football, and they have been very professional and dedicated in their service.
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“We share in their pain and sorrow at this period. Our prayer is that the Almighty will comfort the SuperSport family and the families of the deceased and also grant the deceased eternal rest.
“At the same time, we pray for the safe return of the one person still unaccounted for, so that he will happily link up with his family and return to his job in good health. We also thank the security forces immensely for their efforts since this incident started.”
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