Violence Erupts in NPFL Match Over False Player Injury Reports
Violence erupted during a Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Barau FC and Katsina Utd when false reports of a player's throat being slit circulated on social media. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with no actual player harmed.
Law enforcement intervened to restore order as chaos ensued in the stadium. The incident was a result of a collision between two Barau FC players, not an attack by fans as initially reported.
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