Warri Wolves Football Club has reported an alleged assault on a match official following its Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 fixture in opposition to Kano Pillars on the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro, to the police, calling for the arrest of the suspect. The membership disclosed this in an announcement……
Warri Wolves Football Club has reported an alleged assault on a match official following its Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 fixture in opposition to Kano Pillars on the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro, to the police, calling for the arrest of the suspect.
The membership disclosed this in an announcement issued by its Media Officer, Oris Lilian, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, condemning the incident and distancing itself from the alleged assault.
According to the assertion, the incident occurred after the match when the membership secretary, accompanied by safety personnel, escorted the match officers from the sector to their designated bus.
“However, in a regrettable turn of events, an individual believed to be an overzealous spectator allegedly struck one of the officials in the face, leaving him with a bleeding nose,” the assertion stated.
Warri Wolves stated its personnel intervened instantly, with the membership’s medical staff administering first support to the affected official earlier than he was taken to the hospital for additional medical consideration.
The membership confirmed that the matter had been reported to the Ughelli Area Police Division, including that efforts had been ongoing to establish and arrest the suspect.
It additionally pledged to cooperate totally with the police and different related authorities to make sure a radical investigation and applicable motion underneath the regulation.
The assertion added that the membership “unequivocally dissociates itself from this reprehensible act” and doesn’t condone hooliganism, violence, intimidation or assault in opposition to match officers, gamers, supporters or some other particular person.
Warri Wolves apologised to the affected official and the related soccer authorities for the misery brought on by the incident.
The membership additionally urged its supporters and soccer fanatics to stay calm and conduct themselves responsibly, stressing its dedication to honest play, self-discipline, respect and sportsmanship.
It wished the affected official a speedy restoration and guaranteed the soccer neighborhood that it could work with the related authorities to deal with the matter.
