Ugandan police said they were investigating the death of a Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala.

The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers, as local reports revealed that he fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade.

The Police department noted that he visited a Tanzanian friend staying in one of the residential apartments that form part of the mall.

“Authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident,” police said.

Meanwhile, Vipers Sports Club revealed in a statement saddened over the sudden and passing of Lawal.

The Statement said; “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 had been the team’s striker since joining the club in July 2022 after two years with AS Kigali in Rwanda.