A suspect allegedly involved in the post-match assault on a match official following Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 fixture between Warri Wolves FC and Kano Pillars FC in Ozoro has been arrested.

The arrest followed a report lodged by Warri Wolves with the police and the club’s efforts to ensure that the incident is thoroughly investigated.

The suspect is alleged to have been involved in the attack on the match official after the encounter, which has drawn attention to the need to safeguard match officials and maintain order at football grounds.

Further details regarding the suspect and the ongoing investigation are yet to be made public.