The incident occurred at the Lafia City Stadium, shortly after a tensed Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) clash between Nasarawa United and Plateau United, which ended 3-2 in favour of the home side.
TOTORI NEWS gathered the presiding Judge over the assault case in Chief Magistrate Court in Lafia on Thursday, sentenced the violent fan Bala to three months in prison with option to pay a fine.
Bala, a resident of Lafia and suspected fan of Nasarawa United, was arraigned by the Nigeria Police on a three-count charge bordering on assault, criminal force, and public disturbance.
Upon arraignment, he pleaded guilty to the charges.
Contrary to earlier reports that Temitope was stabbed, it has been confirmed that the player only sustained minor injuries around his neck
However, contrary to earlier reports suggesting that Temitope was stabbed and he has since resumed training with his teammated at Plateau United.
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