NFF Vice President lands in hospital following armed robbery attack

Felix Anyansi-Agwu, the first vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed location in Abuja following an armed robbery attack at his residence in Gwarinpa Estate during the early hours of Wednesday, January 8.

According to a statement issued by the NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, the robbers ransacked Anyansi-Agwu’s home, stealing a vehicle, mobile phones, cash, and other valuables worth several millions of naira. Despite the harrowing experience, no lives were lost.

Reacting to the incident, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau visited the Anyansi-Agwu family on Wednesday morning to express solidarity and offer prayers for his swift recovery.

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NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi also expressed support for the embattled football administrator, saying:

“The NFF President has been to the house of Chief Anyansi-Agwu. I will also be going to his house shortly to empathise with him and his family. This is an unwholesome incident, and the Executive Committee, Management and Staff of NFF feel the stress of the Anyansi-Agwu family at this period.”

Anyansi-Agwu, a former chairman of Enyimba FC and a celebrated figure in Nigerian football, has long been known for his contributions to the sport.

News of the attack has drawn widespread condemnation from the football community and calls for increased security in residential areas.

Further details indicate that the robbers invaded the home in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving destruction in their wake. The community has since expressed concerns about the growing insecurity in the area.