The federal government has constituted a panel to
investigate the vandalisation of facilities at the Moshood Abiola National
Stadium in Abuja by fans following Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for Qatar
2022 World Cup.
On Tuesday, some fans of the Super Eagles went on rampage
and caused massive destruction to facilities at the stadium.
According to Sunday Dare, minister of sports and youth
development, the nine-member committee would be headed by Sanni Usman, a
retired deputy inspector general (DIG) of police.
The minister said Usman would be assisted by Henry Nzekwu as
the committee’s vice chairman while Olumide Bamiduro of the sports ministry
would be the secretary.
Other members of the panel include Omatseye Nesiama, retired
navy commodore; Abba Yola; Simon Ebhojiaye of the sports ministry; Tayo
Oreweme; Mitchell Obi and a representative of the Department of State Services
(DSS) director.
The statement said the terms of reference for the
investigative panel will be communicated to the members in due course.
Dare had earlier condemned the vandalisation of the
facilities at the stadium. The minister added that those found culpable would
be brought to book.
“Vandalizing and
destroying sporting infrastructure at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium is
not the acceptable manner to show unhappiness. The young Nigerians that did
this must be condemned,” he had said.
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