Police Investigate Mysterious Death of Vipers SC Footballer Abubakar Lawal

Police detectives in Kajjansi have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of Nigerian national Abubakar Lawal, a professional footballer for Vipers Sports Club, who allegedly fell from the third floor of Voice Mall and Hotel on February 24, 2025.

According to Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy PRO of Kampala Metropolitan Police, preliminary reports indicate that Lawal arrived at the mall in his vehicle, registration number UBQ 695G, to meet his friend, Omary Naima, a Tanzanian national residing in room 416 on the third floor since February 20, 2025.

Naima told detectives that she left Lawal in the room preparing tea and went to a game centre within the mall. However, shortly after 8:00 AM, he reportedly fell from the balcony. He was rushed to Entebbe Referral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Owoyesigyire stated 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.

“As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” said Owoyesigyire.

Lawal’s fans and Vipers SC supporters have mourned him on social media, describing him as a talented footballer.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.