Ugandan police announced on Monday that they are investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala.
The 29-year-old striker, who played for local Premier League club Vipers, fell from the third floor of the Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday morning. According to police, Lawal had been visiting a Tanzanian friend who resides in one of the residential apartments within the mall.
The friend told authorities that she had left Lawal alone shortly before the fall. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage and conducting detailed investigations to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Vipers Sports Club expressed their grief in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely passing of our beloved player, Abubakar Lawal, who left us this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, club fans, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Lawal had been with Vipers since July 2022, after spending two years with AS Kigali in Rwanda.
AFP
