A sad incident has taken place in Kano leaving a referee and his assistants badly beaten.

According to reports, the referee who officiated the match between Shekaru Babes 1-1 DMD Kano was beaten mercilessly like a thief.

The incident happened at Relief Market after the home team failed to secure all three points.

A footage of the ugly incident showed some members of the Nigerian Police Force present but refused to rescue the officials.