Nigerian footballer, Izu Joseph, has died as a result of stray bullet.
The 24-year-old defender was hit by a stray bullet when gunmen attacked a market in his himetown of Okaki in River State.
Defender Joseph played for Nigerian Premier League club, Shooting Stars.
The club's tweeted on its official account: "A Shooting STAR is gone! Izu Joseph is gone! Flamboyant defender is gone! RIP, brother. What a life! May God strengthen his family."
Joseph joined the club three years ago and he was a key player as the team secured a return to the top flight from the second division in 2014.
The Nigerian Football Federation tweeted: "Our thoughts are with the Mgt. & Staff of @Official3SC on the shocking loss of our player, Izu Joseph. May his soul Rest in Peace.