In a heartbreaking turn of events, Sunshine Stars FC’s Assistant Kit Manager, Taiwo Dosunmu, who sustained gunshot wounds during an attack on the team bus earlier this month, has sadly passed away. The football community mourns the untimely loss of a dedicated and hardworking individual.
A sombre statement released by Sunshine Stars FC conveyed the devastating news of Taiwo Dosunmu’s passing.
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The club expressed profound sadness as they revealed that Dosunmu succumbed to his injuries at the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital on Friday, December 22, 2023, following a series of surgeries by consultants at the facility.
The statement from Sunshine Stars FC paid tribute to Taiwo Dosunmu, describing him as a very hard-working individual who approached his role as Assistant Kit Manager with utmost seriousness.
His dedication to his job left a lasting impact on the club, and his loss is deeply felt by both colleagues and the football community at large.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday, December 7, 2023, when the team bus was attacked by armed bandits along the Benin-Ore expressway.
Taiwo Dosunmu, in the line of duty, sustained gunshot wounds during the ambush, leading to a critical condition that eventually led to his passing.
The football community is in mourning as the news of Taiwo Dosunmu’s passing reverberates.
The untimely loss of a dedicated member of the Sunshine Stars FC team has sent shockwaves throughout the sporting fraternity, prompting an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues, and football organizations.
As the club and the football community grapple with the loss, plans for a final farewell to Taiwo Dosunmu are anticipated.
The impact of this tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the security challenges faced by sports teams and the collective responsibility to ensure the safety of all involved in the beautiful game.
