ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of Kampala Metropolitan Police, stated that Kajjansi Police Division was investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Abubakar Lawal, a Nigerian national and professional footballer at Vipers Sports Club. Lawal had allegedly fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade on the morning of February 24, 2025.
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According to preliminary reports, Lawal had arrived at the shopping mall in his vehicle, registration number UBQ 695G, to meet his friend, Omary Naima, a Tanzanian national who had been residing in room 416 since February 20, 2025. Naima reportedly mentioned that she had left Lawal in the room preparing tea and had gone to a game center within the mall. Shortly after, at approximately 8:00 AM, Lawal was said to have fallen from the balcony. He had been rushed to Entebbe Referral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire further stated that items belonging to the deceased, including two smartphones, a pair of open shoes, headsets, a training kit, and chargers, had been recovered from his black backpack.
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities were retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. He added that further updates would be provided as the investigation progressed.