Below is a full text of Kano Pillars’ statement following the crowd incident at the end of their NPFL Matchday 8 fixture against Shooting Stars.
After the successful completion of the Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 8 between Kano Pillars FC and Shooting Stars SC, Kano Pillars Football Club, wishes to address the unfortunate conduct of some unruly individuals following the NPFL fixture which ended 1-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
Immediately after the final whistle, a few misguided persons attempted to cause disorder within the stadium premises. However, thanks to the swift intervention of our stewards and security agencies, the situation was promptly brought under control.
We are pleased to confirm that players of both teams and match officials all left the stadium and its vicinity unhurt and safely escorted by the security operatives.
The club also confirms that many of those involved in the unruly act were arrested and handed over to the security agencies for further investigation and prosecution.
Kano Pillars FC will fully cooperate with the authorities to ensure that any individual found culpable faces the full wrath of the law.
Furthermore, the management of Kano Pillars FC will impose strict sanctions by banning all identified troublemakers from accessing the Sani Abacha Stadium for the next 10 seasons.
The club remains committed to maintaining peace, discipline, and a conducive environment for football in line with the rules of the Nigeria Premier Football League and the Nigeria Football Federation.
We urge our teeming supporters to continue to show passion and support for the team in a peaceful and orderly manner as true ambassadors of the great Kano Pillars FC.
