Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has denounced the violent pitch invasion by Kano Pillars supporters following a Nigeria Premier Football League match against Shooting Stars Sports Club on Sunday.
The chaos erupted at the Sani Abacha Stadium after Shooting Stars scored a last-minute equalizer, prompting angry fans to storm the field. They attacked match officials, forcing the referees to flee, and assaulted several Shooting Stars players. Security personnel eventually used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
In a post on social media platform X, Sani labeled the behavior “unacceptable and condemnable.” He further lamented that the presence of “thugs” and poor security at stadiums discourages genuine fans from attending local league matches, as they must worry about their personal safety.
The Nigerian Premier Football League has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
