Police have dismissed earlier reports that Vipers player, Abubaker Lawal died in an accident as earlier reported.
In a statement, Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire said preliminary investigations have indicated that the Nigerian international fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade on the morning of February 24, 2024.
“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, 2024. 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,” Owoyesigyire said.
He said 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.
“As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.”
