By Ado Oyeyemi
Following gunmen attack on Sunshine Stars’ team bus a couple of weeks ago, the club’s assistant kit manager Taiwo Dosunmu, who was shot during the attack has died.
Prompt News reports that some unknown gunmen along Benin-Ore Express Road, had attacked a bus conveying members of the team.
Sunshine Stars Media officer Micheal Akintunde confirmed the passing away of the late Taiwo Dosunmu in a press release on Saturday
“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.
“Taiwo died at the Intensive Care Unit of University of Benin Teaching Hospital on Friday, December 22, 2023 after series of surgeries by consultants at the facility.”
“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. READ ALSO:
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“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.”
