SUNSHINE Stars of Akure have confirmed the death of one of the club officials, Taiwo Dosumnu, in the aftermath of a robbery attack on their way to Benin.
The Ondo State-owned club were on their way to prosecute a Nigeria Premier Football League fixture against Bendel Insurance when they were attacked by armed robbers on the Benin-Ore Expressway two weeks ago.
Several players and officials were injured during the attack, and the Edo State government took charge of their treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.
However, Dosumnu has unfortunately not survived the injuries from the attack.
“Gone too soon! With lot of pains in our hearts, we announce the untimely transition to eternity of our dear brother and Assistant Kit Manager, Taiwo Dosunmu, who died in line of duty by the bullets of armed bandits along Benin-Ore expressway on Thursday, December 7, 2023,” Sunshine Stars announced today.
“Taiwo died at the Intensive Care Unit of University of Benin Teaching Hospital on Friday, December 22, 2023 after series of surgeries by consultants at the facility.
“Taiwo Dosunmu was a very hard working individual who took his job with all sense of seriousness.”
There have been a spate of attacks of teams in the Nigerian leagues, both men’s and women’s, in the travels across the country in recent years.
