Delta
State government-owned Warri Wolves Football Club has been dealt with a
huge blow on Friday after armed robbers attacked their officials and
carted away millions of naira players' bonuses.
According to a new report by TheCable News, suspected armed robbers
attacked officials of the Warri Wolves Football Club on Friday, seizing
N3.5 million out of the bonus meant for the players.
A close source to the club disclosed the incident to a
correspondent saying that the officials were waylaid while returning
from the bank where they went to withdraw money.
The spokesman of the club owned by the Delta state government,
Azuka Chiamaka, was said to be among the officials involved in the
attack.
“The incident happened last week Friday, but they have been trying to prevent the information from spreading.
“The officials had left the bank opposite Urhobo College, and
were so close to Peabody Hotels, in Uvwie local government area, when
they were attacked. The players lodged in the hotel.
“The attackers were said to be dressed in military uniform,” the source said.
Chiamaka declined to comment on the issue, saying he was at a
meeting, but Celestina Kalu, spokeswoman of the Delta state police
command, confirmed the incident, and said investigation was ongoing.
