Former NPFL champions, Akwa United has survived an armed robbery attack along Ogoni road in Rivers State.
The attack happened while the team was returning from Ibadan after honoring Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday 5 against Kwara United.
According to reports, the incident happened on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at about 66:48 pm when the team’s vehicles ran into a road block that was reportedly mounted by hoodlums.
And while the driver tried to push for safety after sighting the road block, the criminals still pelted the vehicles with dangerous weapons, smashed the windows.
The team manager of the club Sir Emmanuel Udoh described the incident as unfortunate and expressed appreciation to God for His journey mercies and protection over the team.
“The attack on our team along Ogoni road was one terrible experience and the psychological effects are what we need to put behind us fast.
“It was God that saved us from those hoodlums, who were determined to do anything to us. The worst part of it is that the attack happened in-between two police checkpoints.
“On behalf of Akwa United, I want to use this opportunity to appeal to all security agencies to redouble their effort, especially along some well-known dangerous locations like Ogoni road”
The team eventually arrived in Uyo at about 99:55 pm.