According to Markmentors, were leading their host 48-42 just six seconds to the end of the third quarter when angry and disappointed fans attacked them.

Jimoh Momoh, the cameraman of the former champions of DSTV Men’s Premier Basketball League, was said to be the first person that was attacked by the home fans.

“Fans of Niger Potters who were sent off the court decided to unleash their anger and frustration on the Markmentors camera man by beating him and collecting his camera. They threw him off the spectators’ stand and he was critically injured,” an eyewitness told .

Alongside the cameraman Momoh, others injured include Emmanuel Ndibe and Okuongbae Osarhiemen.

Markmentors Coach, Adeka Daudu told Daily Post that the injured players were currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

Markmentors are also threatening to quit the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Professional  League following the attack.