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Ondo Commissioner of Sports, Ologunloluwa sympatises with state team over robbery attack

Posted : 10 December 2023

Ondo State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Bamidele Ologunloluwa, has paid a visit to the Sunshine Stars crew in Benin City, Edo State.

Ologunloluwa, accompanied by the Club General Manager, Prince Tunde Ogunja, met with players and officials of the team following a horrible attack on the team en route to Benin City.

He expressed displeasure over the unfortunate incident, describing it as very disheartening and condemnable.

Ologunloluwa mentioned that the state government, led by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in conjunction with club management, is presently evaluating the security system to forestall future recurrence.

"I am here because we're deeply concerned and touched by what happened yesterday. We will do everything possible to prevent a reoccurrence. The welfare and safety of everyone remain our top priority."

The Club General Manager, Mr. Tunde Ogunja, in his address, reiterated management's commitment to the club's well-being and development at all times. He encouraged the team to overcome all obstacles ahead of the game with Bendel Insurance.

Responding on behalf of the players, team captain Abe Sunday appreciated the management for prompt support and encouragement. He noted that the players will recover from the mental stress and be ready to put up their best against Bendel Insurance in Match Day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

The management donated five hundred thousand Naira and individual cash awards to boost the team's morale ahead of the crucial encounter.

Earlier, the management team was at the intensive care unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital to sympathize with one of the victims who sustained a serious gunshot injury.

The Sunshine Stars team bus was attacked on Thursday by suspected kidnappers en route Ore-Benin Expressway on their way to honor NPFL Match Day 13 tie against Bendel Insurance.

Other management staff present include the team coordinator, Tokunbo Akinyelure; Team manager, Seun Betiku; Coach Edit Agoye; Assistant coach, Akin Olowokere. Others are Assistant Media Officer Femi Bada and Welfare officer Raymond Abdusalam.

 

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