The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has called on the police to fish out those behind the robbery incident at the Victoria Island home of former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu.
Media reports on Tuesday said valuables including the former footballer’s medals and Olympic torch were carted away by unknown individuals from his Hardley Apartments in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Reacting to the incident in a brief statement, the NFF, President, Amaju Pinnick, confirmed the disappearance of the medals and trophies, noting that Nwankwo was in intense pain at their loss.
“Our superstar and former captain is in intense pain at this period, and we empathise with him. This is a tragedy. Losing precious possessions like medals, trophies and plaques can be heart-breaking.
“We respectfully call on the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to work hard at unravelling the perpetrators of this nefarious act. Kanu worked very hard from a humble beginning to accumulate whatever he has today,” Pinnick, said.
He lamented that the robbers did not spare a thought about the charitable works of the former Nigeria captain in helping young Nigerians with heart defects to overcome their medical conditions, before carrying out their dastardly act.
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“Kanu brought joy and celebration to many homes across Nigeria, Africa and the world, while playing for the Nigeria’s team that won the U-17 World Cup in 1993, the U-23 team that he captained to Olympic gold in Atlanta in 1996 and the Super Eagles, for which he featured at three World Cup finals.
“He also served several top clubs in world football, giving them and their fans nothing but immeasurable joy. He has also been spending heavily, through his Kanu Heart Foundation, in getting medical attention for young Africans with heart defects and helping them live normal lives.
“He does not deserve this cruel fate. Our confidence in the Nigeria Police and indeed, other security agencies to hunt down these criminals is unshaken. We stand with Kanu at this low moment and we believe he will overcome and put the sad incident behind him soonest.”
