The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the sudden death of Nigerian professional footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda with a promise to investigate the circumstances surrounding Lawal’s death.
Lawal, a former Nigerian Under-20 International footballer, was playing for Vipers Football Club in Uganda and was also a final-year Business Administration student at Cavendish University.
According to the acting spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a communique on Tuesday, disclosed that the Nigerian High Commission in Kampala is working closely with local authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding Lawal’s death.
“In this moment of grief, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and the entire Nigerian football community during this difficult time.
“The late Abubakar Lawal was a former Nigerian Under-20 international footballer, and until his unfortunate demise, he was playing professional football with Vipers Football Club in Ugandan police are investigating the incident, and authorities are retrieving CCTV footage to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Lawal’s death.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended its heartfelt condolences to Lawal’s family, friends, teammates, and the Nigerian football community.
“We call for calm and patience as the investigation unfolds and urge the public to refrain from speculation that could hinder the process.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to monitor the situation closely, while we remain resolute and committed to protecting the welfare and rights of all Nigerian citizens abroad. May the soul of Mr Abubakar Lawal rest in perfect peace,” Ebienfa said.
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