Kano Pillars have been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework and Rules in their home match against Rivers United last Sunday.
The Kano club failed to provide adequate and effective security, resulting in unauthorized persons gaining access to restricted areas.
The club further breached league rules following the encroachment of their supporters into the pitch comprising the safety of players and officials.
Kano Pillars supporters also engaged in behaviour capable of bringing the game to disrepute.
The club also failed to ensure the proper conduct of their supporters which resulted in the intimidation and harassment of match officials.
Supporters of the club also engaged in gross misconduct against match officials, a conduct that undermines the integrity of the league.
For repeated failure to provide adequate security, Kano Pillars are fined N4m & will also pay another N3m fine for repeated acts of unsporting behaviour capable of bringing the game into disrepute.
For repeated failure to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, resulting in the harassment of, & intimidation of match officials, Kano Pillars are fined N3 million.
Kano Pillars are further fined N3 million for repeated gross misconduct towards match officials.
For repeated disruption and delay of the match, which led to the harassment of the centre referee and stoppage of play, Kano Pillars have also been fined N2 million.
Kano Pillars will also play their next three home matches behind closed doors, the only one remaining this season and the other two at the start of next season.
The club have within 24 hours of the date of notice to appeal these sanctions.
