The Nigerian Federal Government has demanded for a full probe into what they described as pathetic and suspicious death of Vipers attacking midfielder Abubaker Lawal.

Lawal passed on this Monday February 24 with the Uganda Police revealing he could have fallen off Voicemall along Entebbe Road.

In a press release signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the incident as “pathetic and suspicious,” stressing that there must be no cover-up.

She said, “This is so sad! We demand a thorough investigation. The Nigerian government will ensure a transparent process to uncover the truth.

“May his soul rest in peace, and may God give the family the fortitude to bear this loss,” she added.

The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Shama Shanga, has also demanded a full autopsy and a comprehensive probe into the circumstances surrounding Lawal’s death.

Preliminary findings by the Police revealed that Lawal had arrived at the shopping mall in his vehicle, with registration number UBQ 695G, to meet his friend, Omary Naima, a Tanzanian national residing in room 416 since February 20, 2025.

Naima claimed she left Lawal, who was also a final-year student at Cavendish University, in the room preparing tea and went to a game centre within the mall.

Shortly after, at around 8:00 a.m., Lawal reportedly fell from the balcony.

Authorities have recovered several of Lawal’s personal belongings, including two smartphones, a pair of open shoes, headsets, a training kit and chargers from his black backpack.

As part of the ongoing investigation, police are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

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