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NPFL Player Shot By Hoodlums, Rushed To Hospital

By Niyi Busari

Abia Warriors goalkeeper, Charles Tambe on Friday shot by hoodlums in Ibadan and has been rushed to University College Hospital for medical attention.

In a statement by the club's Sporting Director, Patrick Ngwaogwu, he said there should be no panic as the Abia state club is on top of the situation adding that the goalkeeper will be released as soon as he is treated and regain fitness.

According to Patrick, the player was observing his morning walk out at 7:00 am on Friday morning in Apata area of Ibadan where he stays with his family during the break. The hoodlums approached and collected his wrist watch, handset and shot him on the hand.

"No. He is not a rascal. He went for his morning walk out at about 7am this morning in Apata Area Ibadan where he stays with his family.
"They accosted him and collected his wrist watch and handset. And shot him on the hand.

"He is presently in UCH, receiving treatment. The club is very much on top of the situation."

"Abia Warriors goalkeeper Charles Tambe was shot by hoodlums in Ibadan this morning."

"He has been rushed to UCH for medical attention. The club is on top of the situation."

Abia Warriors are on break following the stoppage of Nigeria Professional Football League due to the spread of coronavirus pandemic.