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Kano Pillars and Katsina United hit with heavy fines for fan violence in NPFL game

The League Management Company (LMC) has fined Katsina United N3.5 million and Kano Pillars N1.2 million for their fans' misconduct during an NPFL fixture on January 15.

Matchday 15 of the Nigerian top-flight at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium was marred with violence even though both teams settled for a 1-1 draw.

Following the conclusion of its investigation, the league authority declared Katsina United are guilty of not ensuring adequate security in the stadium, aggressive misconduct of its supporters and throwing objects towards the visiting side which kept match officials and both teams on the field throughout the half-time interval.