The Vipers SC striker was confirmed dead on Monday morning, a devastating story that has left the football fraternity in a sorrowful state.
The Uganda Police Force has commenced investigations into the tragic incident of Nigerian International, Abubakar Lawal.
Fresh details show that Lawal reportedly fell from a balcony before he passed on at Entebbe Referral hospital differing from initial reports of a road accident.
“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. According to Naima, she left Lawal in the room preparing tea and proceeded to a game center within the mall. Shortly after, at approximately 8:00 AM, Lawal reportedly fell from the balcony. He was rushed to Entebbe Referral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
“Items belonging to the deceased, including two smartphones, a pair of pants open shoes, headsets, a training kit, and chargers, were recovered from his black backpack.”
As part of the investigations, authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
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