British Sprinter, Chijindu Ujah has come out to say that he is surprised and devastated by his provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit over an alleged anti-doping breach.

He recently revealed this via a statement to the PA news agency, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, it has taken him a while to process the reality, and he wants to make it clear that he is no cheat.

Ujah added that he has never and will never knowingly take a banned substance.

His words, “It’s taken me a few days to process the information I received on Thursday shortly before it was made public.”

“I am completely shocked and devastated by this news.”

“To be absolutely clear, I am not a cheat and I have never and would never knowingly take a banned substance.”

“I love my sport and I know my responsibilities both as an athlete and as a team-mate.”

“I am respecting the formal processes and will not be making any further comment until it is appropriate to do so.”

WOW.