Ugandan police mentioned Monday (February 24, 2025) they have been investigating the dying of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala.
The 29-year-old striker performed for native premiership membership Vipers.
He fell from the third flooring of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday (February 24, 2025), police mentioned in a press release.
He had been visiting a Tanzanian good friend staying in one of many residential flats that type a part of the mall.
The good friend advised police she had left him alone shortly earlier than the fall.
“Authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident,” police mentioned.
The Vipers Sports Club mentioned in a press release: “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 Lawal’s family, club fans, friends and loved ones during this difficult time,” it added.
Lawal had been the group’s striker since becoming a member of the membership on in July 2022 after two years with AS Kigali in Rwanda.
Published – February 25, 2025 01:08 am IST
