By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Ugandan police are investigating the tragic death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala early Monday.
The 29-year-old striker, who played for local club Vipers, had been visiting a Tanzanian friend residing in one of the mall’s apartments. According to the friend, she left Lawal alone shortly before the incident occurred.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting interrogations to determine the cause of the fall.
The Vipers Sports Club issued a statement expressing their grief, saying: “We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely passing of our beloved player, Abubakar Lawal.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, fans, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Lawal joined Vipers in July 2022 after two years with AS Kigali in Rwanda.