On Sunday, some irate fans invaded the pitch and attacked
the referees shortly after 3SC scored a late equaliser in the match held at the
Sani Abacha stadium in Kano.

A couple of the away team players were also injured in the
attack. Security operatives had to use teargas before the invaders were
dispersed, and their victims could be led to safety.

In a statement on Monday, NPFL docked three points and three
goals from Kano Pillars’ cumulative points and goals for the assault on the
match officials.

The club was also handed a cumulative fine of N9.5 million
for other infringements.

“The club have been fined N1m each for failing to provide
adequate & effective security; throwing dangerous objects onto the pitch;
failing to ensure proper conduct of their supporters & misconduct capable
of bringing the game to disrepute, totalling N4m,” the statement reads.

“A further fine of N2m is placed on the club for assault on
the players of the away team & match officials.

“As compensatory cost for treatment & damages on players
of Shooting Stars & the match officials, Kano Pillars have also been fined
N2m.

“Kano Pillars will also pay a fine of N1.5m as compensatory
damages of N250,000 each to the match officials.”

The league body also ruled that the Sani Abacha stadium be
closed for Pillars’ home games indefinitely. The club will play its home games
for the rest of the season in Katsina.

“The club have further been directed to produce the
perpetrators of the ugly incident on Sunday & show proof of prosecution as
well as put in place an effective matchday security arrangement which must be
submitted to NPFL within 7 days of this notice,” the statement reads.