NPFL: Sunshine Stars confirm assistant kit manager death after robbery attack

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Sunshine Stars have announced the death of their assistant kit manager, Taiwo Dosunmu a two-week after robbery attack en-route Benin City on Saturday.

Dosunmu was shot when the Akure Gunners were on their way to Benin City to prosecute their NPFL away match with Bendel Insurance on December 7, 2023, following gunmen attack on the team bus.

Dosunmu later died from bullet injuries at the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State capital after a series of surgeries by consultants at the facility on Friday.

“With lot of pains in our hearts, we announce the untimely transition to eternity of our dear brother and Assistant Kit Manager, Taiwo Dosunmu, who died in line of duty by the bullets of armed bandit along Benin-Ore expressway on Thursday, December 7, 2023,” Sunshine Stars confirmed in a release.

“Taiwo Dosunmu was a very hard working individual who took his job with all sense of seriousness.
His selflessness at the moment of the attack saved the lives of players and other members of Sunshine Stars management.He will be sorely missed.

“Special thanks to the governments of Ondo and Edo States as well as the entire football family in Nigeria and many others for the supports rendered during the spell of the unfortunate incident.
Burial arrangements of the departed will be communicated as authorized by the family.” The release read.

Currently in the 13th position on the NPFL log with 18 points after 15 games, Sunshine Stars will next face second placed, Doma United at the Akure Township Stadium, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

The passing late assistant kit manager is expected to be shown last respect during the match.