Martins: "For a moment I thought I was going to die as they kept shooting at my car indiscriminately.
"Those guys wanted me dead - they had no intention of sparing anyone in the car. They were not robbers because after the shooting they left without taking anything from the car.
"I thank God that my friend survived. It was like a movie but I thank God I'm alive to tell the story.
"My mother is scared and felt that they could come back again. I don't feel safe here anymore. and may not be coming back soon. I came home to play for my country and spend my holidays with my friends and family. This is not what I expected.
"I think people will now understand why some players don't feel comfortable coming back to Nigeria from Europe. I came hoame for the game against Niger because I wanted to play for my country and make the people happy."
The Nigeria Fooball Association, yesterday expressed shock over reports of armed bandits' attack on the Newcastle striker.
Chief Media Officer of the NFA, Ademola Olajire: "I am shocked by this report. Martins came here to represent his country and did well to help Nigeria to a 3-1 win over Niger in a Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday.