NPFL Ref beaten in matchday three match between Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance

Bethel Nwanesi the referee that officiated the  Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday three experience on Sunday, January 20 between Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance was allegedly assaulted by supporters of the home side after procedures.

Remo Stars were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Bendel Insurance.

Charles Omokaro opened the scoring for Bendel Insurance before Victor Mbaoma evened out for the home side . 

As per reports the home supporters were supposedly not inspired with the manner in which the amusement was dealt with and let their dissatisfactions known toward the fulfillment of the experience. 

Pictures coursing via web-based networking media have demonstrated the referees brutalized and needing restorative consideration after the fans plummeted upon them.

It was the opening round of the season for the two groups who as of late picked up advancement from the lower division to the NPFL and they both met in the NNL Super 8 competition . 

Remo Stars have issued an announcement in regards to the episode which included a 88th minute goal denied.

"Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) regrets the unfortunate incident that happened after the Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 3 game against Bendel Insurance at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu.

"After the final whistle of the game which ended 1-1, an intruder gained access to the match officials and unfortunately one of the officials got injured.

"A manhunt has started immediately as the management of the club and the Nigeria Police Force Sagamu division are working closely to ensure that the intruder is brought to book to face the consequences of his actions.

"We totally regret and condemn this act as we don't encourage violence in football. 

"In the same vein of condeming this act we would also like to indicate that the centre referee Bethel Nwanesi calls all through the game were questionable and in the 88th minute a good goal was scored, which would have been the winning goal, was ruled offside and disallowed by the referee which caused an uproar among the fans.

"This of course is no reason why anyone should get hurt, we have lost games at home in the past against Plateau United, Enyimba FC, MFM FC, Rivers United without witnessing such violence.

"We also want to make a staunch warming to supporters or individuals who come with the intention of disrupting or causing violence in the stadium as the club will severely deal with anyone found guilty of such behaviour. "

The improvement comes after the League management Company (LMC), put a fine and Arena restriction on Plateau United for an indistinguishable circumstance which included authorities assaulted by home supporters . 

No decision has been set aside a few minutes of this reports as we anticipate a full examination and conceivable disciplinary activities with the NPFL set to proceed with midweek amusements.