LMC hammer falls on Plateau United, Banished to Ilorin

LMC hammer falls on Plateau United, Banished to Ilorin

Babatunde Abidoye

Plateau United has been slammed with a crippling punishment which comprises fines close to ₦3.25 Million for assaulting match officials in the match day 1 of the league, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The punishment was as a result of the trouble that broke out during NPFL matchday 1 match on January 13th in Jos between Plateau United and FC Ifeanyi Ubah which ended stalemate draw.

LMC released the verdicts in a throng of tweets​ that the company posted on the social media platform on Tuesday evening.

Here is the full text of LMC pronouncement of Plateau United.

Plateau United during its home match vs FC Ifeanyi ubah failed to provide adequate security for match officials leading to some of its supporters & unidentified persons assaulting the referees after the match.

Plateau United further breached the rules when some of its supporters threw objects & projectiles at the match officials as they attempted to leave the pitch after the game.

Some of Plateau United supporters encroached onto the field of play after the match thereby breaching the league's framework & rules.

Plateau United failed to comply with fair play & sportsmanship principles as some of its officials assaulted the referees in a manner capable of bringing the league into disrepute.

A fine of N1m for failing to provide adequate security has been imposed on Plateau United.

Plateau United will also pay N1m being N250,000 each to the assaulted match officials as compensation + any additional expenses for their treatment.

Plateau United will play its next 3 home matches at the Ilorin Township Stadium.

Plateau United shall forfeit 3 points from their accrued points should they breach similar league rules in the course of this season.