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A Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, has tragically died in Uganda after falling from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The incident occurred early on Monday at the Voicemall Shopping Arcade, where Lawal fell from the third floor.
The Ugandan police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the footballer’s death. Lawal, a 29-year-old striker, played for Vipers, a local premiership club. His untimely death has likely sent shockwaves through the football community.
The Nigerian is said to have been visiting a Tanzanian friend staying in one of the residential apartments that form part of the mall.
Channels reports that a friend told police she had left him alone shortly before the fall.
“Authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident,” police said.
The Vipers Sports Club said in a statement: “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 joined Vipers Sports Club in July 2022 from AS Kigali in Rwanda.
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