Kajjansi Police Division is investigating the tragic death of Abubakar Lawal, a Nigerian national and professional footballer for Vipers Sports Club, who allegedly fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade on the morning of February 24, 2025.
According to Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for 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 since February 20, 2025.
Naima stated that 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.
Police recovered several of Lawal’s belongings, including two smartphones, a pair of open shoes, headsets, a training kit, and chargers, from his black backpack.
“Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident,” he said
