Ugandan side, Vipers Sports Club, has said it will hold a special prayer session at the St Mary's Stadium, Kitende, for the late Nigerian striker, Abubakar Lawal, who died on Monday.

Lawal allegedly fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade on the morning of February 24, 2025.

Preliminary reports indicate that he 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, 2025.

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.

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.

In a statement, the Ugandan police said the incident is being investigated by the
Kajjansi Police Division.

"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," the statement read.

Meanwhile, Club President, Dr Lawrence Mulindwa, has promised to cover all expenses to ensure a befitting funeral for the striker.

The club also said his family in Nigeria gave asked for his remains to be repatriated to Sokoto State for burial.

Also mourning the footballer, his former club, Kano Pillars shared on X, "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our former player, Abubakar Lawal. His untimely departure is a great loss to the football community.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lawal’s family, friends, and loved ones. May his soul RIP."

ASA