Crowd Violence: LMC announce sanctions for Katsina United
There was a breakdown of general security at the closing stages of the match between Katsina United and Remo Stars
The wave of violence in the Nigeria Professional Football League is becoming alarming especially at the tail end of the season when teams are desperate for match points.
Though many believe they can do better, the League Management Company (LMC) have been slamming sanctions on erring teams;
The latest culprit is Kastina United whose Matchday 35 fixture against Remo Stars was dogged by violent conduct.
The LMC has released a statement detailing the offences and penalties meted out to Katsina United.
Read the full statement below...
Katsina Utd have been charged for breaching the #NPFL22 Framework & Rules during their Matchday 35 fixture vs Remo Stars at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina on June 26, 2022.
There was a breakdown of general security at the closing stages of the match which interrupted the flow of the continuance of the game & harassment & intimidation of match officials.
Katsina Utd are in breach following the encroachment unto the field of play to harass & intimidate the match officials by the club's players, officials & supporters.
Katsina Utd failed to control their players & officials. The club also failed to ensure proper conduct of their players & officials at all times which resulted in the harassment & intimidation of match officials, & disruption of the smooth continuation of the game.
Katsina Utd are guilty of causing disturbances during the match. The action of the club and their supporters also brought the league to disrepute.
Katsina Utd are fined N1m each for failing to provide general security, for encroachment unto the pitch, for failure to ensure the proper conduct of your players & officials, & for bringing the game to disrepute.
Katsina Utd are further fined N250,000 being compensation to Mr Michael Onikute of Remo Stars.
Katsina Utd are to replace the damaged equipment of Remo Stars at the face value of the certified receipts provided to the LMC by Remo Stars.
Katsina Utd's home ground, Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, will be closed to fans indefinitely. The club's home games will be strictly under closed-door till adequate security measures including written guarantees by the Katsina Police Command to prosecute are put in place.
In event of any further similar breach of the league rules in the course of this season, Katsina Utd shall forfeit 3 points from the points accruing to the club, in addition to any additional sanctions that may be deemed appropriate in the circumstance.
