When Things Got Ugly: Lobi Stars Players Under Attack

Chaos in Makurdi: Lobi Stars Ambushed During Training

Let me set the scene for you: it was supposed to be just another day at practice for the Lobi Stars. But instead, their training session on March 30, 2025, turned into a scene right out of a horror movie. A group of attackers descended on the players at the Government Model Secondary School Pitch in Makurdi, leaving fans and stakeholders across Nigeria shaken.

The Fallout from Poor Performance

Now, here's the backstory. Lobi Stars has been struggling this season, and I mean really struggling. They've been stuck at the bottom of the NPFL table, which has understandably left their fans feeling pretty frustrated. Some are saying that this attack was fueled by that pent-up anger from disappointed supporters. But hold on, because it gets even more complicated.

There's another theory floating around—that cultists might have been behind the attack. Yeah, you heard me right. It's not just angry fans we're talking about here. Social media has been a whirlwind of speculation and accusations, with some people even pointing fingers at the club’s management. The whispers suggest that the management could have orchestrated the whole thing to cover up allegations of match-fixing, particularly in games against Abia Warriors. But let's be clear: these are just rumors at this point, and there's no concrete evidence to back them up.

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Firsthand Account: What Really Happened?

For a clearer picture of what went down, we turn to Haruna, an eyewitness who spoke to Leadership correspondent. He says he arrived at the pitch just as the chaos was unfolding. According to Haruna, the players were not only beaten but also threatened. Can you imagine the fear and confusion they must have felt in that moment?

But wait, it gets worse. Haruna also mentioned that some players were locked inside the team bus for a solid 30 minutes as a form of punishment. I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a pretty intense way to handle things. It’s hard to fathom what was going through the minds of those involved.

Club Management Weighs In

Now, let’s hear from Lobi Stars’ Media Director, Emmanuel Uja. He’s come out strong, denying any involvement from the club’s management in the attack. Uja insists that the club had no hand in orchestrating this chaos. Instead, he’s focused on reassuring fans that measures are being put in place to ensure the safety of the players moving forward.

It’s a tough situation for everyone involved. The players, the management, and the fans are all caught up in this storm of emotion and speculation. As we continue to monitor the situation, one thing is clear: something needs to change for Lobi Stars if they want to turn things around—not just on the field, but off it too.

Naija News will keep you updated as more details emerge. Stay tuned, because this story is far from over.