Bendel Insurance have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League for not providing adequate security during their match day 11 encounter against Kano Pillars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Benin Arsenals were charged for breaching the league's framework after poor security which saw unauthorized persons gaining access to restricted areas to attack the match officials.
The NPFL sanctioned the club 3 points and 3 goals deduction from accrued points and goals for the assault on the match officials.
The club has been fined N1 million each for failing to provide adequate and effective security as well as failing to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, totaling N2 million.
The club will pay another N1 million fine for misconduct capable of bringing the game to disrepute.
Bendel Insurance will further pay a fine of N750,000, and compensation of N250,000 each to the assaulted match officials (Adeniyi Adewale, Anuoluwapo Balogun & Sodiq Sonibare).
Bendel Insurance will also play their next 3 home matches behind closed doors at their Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City without supporters.
The club has a 2-day period from the day of notice to appeal the sanctions.
The ruling leaves Bendel Insurance at the rear of the standings.
Uche Dozie