Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Super Eagles escape gunshots upon return from Zambia


– The Super Eagles of Nigeria returned to the country after their 2 – 1 away win to Zambia

– The delegation arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport in Abuja amidst violence

– Unknown gunmen attempted to arrest Shehu Dikko who was part of the party to Zambia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria returned into the country on Sunday night, October 9, amidst violence at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport where fully armed unknown gunmen were waiting to arrest the League Management Company (LMC) chairman Shehu Dikko.

Dikko was part of the delegation that led the Eagles to Ndola where the Super Eagles defeated the Chipolopolo of Zambia 2 – 1.

Two men who were in mufti claiming to be police officers stated that they were from the Jos police command, stressing that they have been given the order to arrest Dikko who is also the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) vice chairman.

Our correspondent learnt that the acclaimed police officers failed to present identity cards or warrants to back their presence at the airport.

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