Imo govt bans Heartland FC fan for stabbing club official
The Imo government has banned popular supporter of Heartland FC of Owerri, Ikenna Egbujor, fom attending the club’s home games.
The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Dan Agu, told journalists on Monday in Owerri that the fan assaulted the club’s Media Officer, Solomon Onu.
The incident was recorded on Sunday during Heartland FC’s first game of the 2021/2022 season in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
The match against Nasarawa United of Lafia had ended in a 3-3 draw.
The incident happened while the victim was arranging an interview between journalists and the Heartland FC coach after the Sunday match.
Mr Egbujor, a member of the “Colombian Heartland Supporters Club”, allegedly attacked and injured the club’s media officer with a sharp object before fleeing the scene immediately.
The media officer, who is also a member of the Imo chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) became unconscious but later revived.
Mr Agu said the government has directed the club’s General Manager, Promise Nwachukwu, to inform the Imo Football Association about the ban.
The commissioner assured Imo SWAN members that he would strengthen security at the stadium during Heartland FC’s home games to further guarantee the safety of journalists and others.
(NAN)
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