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Nigerian Government demands full investigation into footballer's mysterious death in Uganda
Nigerian Government has demanded full Investigation into Footballer's mysterious death in Uganda
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The Nigerian government has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Abubakar Lawal, a Nigerian footballer who played for Vipers Sports Club in Uganda.
Lawal's body was found on Monday morning after reportedly falling from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Uganda.
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According to preliminary reports, Lawal had arrived at the shopping mall to meet his friend, Omary Naima, a Tanzanian national. Naima claimed that she had left Lawal in the room preparing tea while she went to a game center within the mall. Shortly after, Lawal reportedly fell from the balcony and was pronounced dead at Entebbe Referral Hospital.
FG demands full investigation
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), expressed her condolences and demanded a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Lawal's death.
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"This is pathetic and appears suspicious. We demand a thorough investigation. No cover up at all. This is so sad!" she said.
The Nigerian government has assured that it will ensure a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident.
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"May his soul rest in peace and God give the family the fortitude to bear this loss," Dabiri-Erewa said.
The Nigerian Embassy in Uganda has demanded a full autopsy and thorough investigations into the incident.
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Authorities are currently retrieving CCTV footage and conducting interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Lawal's death.
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