23rd December, 2023
Assistant Kit Manager of the Sunshine Stars, Taiwo Dosunmu, has died after being shot in the attack on the team by gunmen on December 7.
The club said he died at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where he was receiving treatment.
The club said in a statement: “With lot of pains in our hearts, we announce the untimely transition to eternity of our dear brother and assistant kit manager, Taiwo Dosunmu, who died in line of duty by the bullets of armed bandits along Benin-Ore expressway on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
“Taiwo died at the intensive care unit of University of Benin Teaching Hospital on Friday, December 22, 2023, after a series of surgeries by consultants at the facility.
“Taiwo Dosunmu was a very hard-working individual who took his job with all sense of seriousness.
“His selflessness at the moment of the attack saved the lives of players and other members of Sunshine Stars management.
“He will be sorely missed”.