NPFL: LMC Hammer Falls on Plateau Utd over assault on Referees

*Plateau United has been charged for breaching the Framework & Rules of the #NPFL during their Matchday 1 game vs FC Ifeanyiubah in Jos on Sunday*

*Plateau United during its home match vs FC Ifeanyiubah failed to provide adequate security for match officials leading to some of its supporters & unidentified persons assaulting the referees after the match*

*Plateau United further breached the rules when some of its supporters threw objects & projectiles at the match officials as they attempted to leave the pitch after the game*

*Some of Plateau United supporters encroached onto the field of play after the match thereby breaching the league’s framework & rules*

*Plateau United failed to comply with fair play & sportsmanship principles as some of its officials assaulted the referees in a manner capable of bringing the league into disrepute*

*A fine of N1m for failing to provide adequate security has been imposed on Plateau United*

*Plateau United will also pay N1m being N250,000 each to the assaulted match officials as compensation + any additional expenses for their treatment*

*Plateau United will also pay a N1m each for throwing objects onto the field of play, encroachment after the match & bringing the league into disrepute*

*Plateau United will play its next 3 home matches at the Ilorin Township Stadium*

*Plateau United shall forfeit 3 points from their accrued points should they breach similar league rules in the course of this season*

*Plateau United are also required within 7 days to identify & ensure the apprehension & prosecution by relevant security agencies of one Attahiru Babayo named by the match officials for leading the assault*

*Failure to ensure that Attahiru Babayo & other culprits are apprehended & prosecuted will lead to Plateau United paying a fine of N25,000 per day until the culprits are brought to book*

*Plateau United has 48 hours from date of notice to accept or appeal the sanctions*