A stampede at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday reportedly wounded an unidentified Nigeria Football Federation official and the head of the Ogun State Football Association, Ganiyu Majekodunmi.
This comes as Nigeria prepares for a vital World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Ghana’s Black Stars, according to The Punch.
The incident occurred at the stadium’s VIP access gate, where supporters overcame security officers to force their way in.
Nigeria Vs Ghana: Aggrieved Nigerian Fans Vandalise Stadium Facilities After Loss (Video)
Majekodunmi was said to have dropped on his knees and received injuries after being hit by the spectators.
Some of the ball guys were also hurt to differing degrees.
At 3:25 p.m., thousands of supporters who had been waiting outside the gates for nearly two hours grew disruptive and forced their way inside the stadium.
Shina Oludare, a Goal.com Online Editor who was on the scene, stated he was beaten by troops who observed him filming the pandemonium.
“While recording a stampede scene at the entrance of the M.K.O Stadium, the military (three army & several policemen) attacked me, flogged the hell out of me & broke my phone despite identifying myself as a journalist with my accreditation hung around my neck,” Oludare wrote on Twitter, recounting his ordeal.
Terrorists Will Bomb Stadium During AFCON Match In Cameroon’ – Popular Prophet
“My motivation to work has vanished, and I’m not sure where to begin.” I really hope there aren’t any casualties.
“Organisation zero, crowd control zero. Nigeria, we love disgracing ourselves. was not given a chance to express myself as slaps landed on my face. In my over 12 years in this profession, I have never been this humiliated.”
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.