
Gunmen on Friday night attacked players and officials of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Adamawa United, who were on their way to Lagos for a league match.
The incident happened about 11.45pm on the Benin-Ore expressway.
The Adamawa based side were billed for NPFL clash against MFM FC on Sunday at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.
The team’s driver was abducted and taken to an unknown destination.
It is gathered that the players’ phones, money and other valuable items were taken away by the gunmen.