Chaos erupted at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl on Sunday evening after Kwara United were held to a dramatic draw by Rivers United in a heated Nigeria Professional Football League encounter.
What began as a fiercely contested match spiralled into disorder at the final whistle, as sections of the home supporters stormed the pitch in protest over what they believed were questionable refereeing decisions.
The scenes quickly turned tense, overshadowing the football action that had kept fans on edge throughout the contest.
Reports from the stadium indicate that objects, including plastic bottles and chairs, were hurled toward the match officials as tempers flared, prompting an urgent response from security personnel.
The situation escalated to the point where referees had to be escorted off the field under protection to prevent further incidents.
The disturbance brought an abrupt and troubling end to the encounter in Ilorin, with the post-match chaos now expected to attract scrutiny from league authorities.
The NPFL is likely to review the incident as questions arise over crowd control and officiating standards following the dramatic scenes.
