NEWS– Kajjansi Police Division is investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Nigerian national Abubakar Lawal, a professional footballer at Vipers Sports Club.
According to the police statement, Lawal allegedly fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade on the morning of 24th February, 2025.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala metropolitan deputy police spokesperson revealed that preliminary reports indicate that Lawal arrived at the shopping mall in his vehicle, registration number UBQ 695G, to meet his friend, Omary Naima, a Tanzanian national residing in room 416 since February 20, 2025.
Naima told police that she left Lawal in the room preparing tea and proceeded to a game center within the mall and Shortly after at approximately 8:00 am, Lawal reportedly fell from the balcony.
The deceased was then rushed to Entebbe Referral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Owoyesigyire noted that items belonging to the deceased, including two smartphones, a pair of open shoes, headsets, a training kit, and chargers, were recovered from his black backpack.
The police spokesperson said as part of the ongoing investigation, authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
He pledged to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
