“Investigate the incident” – Super Eagles captain calls for swift action on Abubakar Lawal’s demise

Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of former Wikki Tourist striker, Abubakar Lawal, Soccernet.ng reports.

The former Nasarawa United and Vipers SC midfielder, reportedly fell from a balcony at the Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Uganda on February 24, 2025.

However, conflicting reports about his demise have raised suspicions, which has prompted the former Leicester City forward to urge the Nigerian government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to intervene.

“It is saddened to receive the news of Abubakar Lawal. The news was a shocking one, which prompted me to ask further questions and seek clarification,” Musa wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) page.

The Super Eagles skipper noted that two different accounts of the incident have emerged—one claiming it was an accident, while the other suggests he fell from a balcony. To him, the inconsistencies warrant a deeper investigation.

“The contradicting reports suggest something suspicious about his demise and I have been in contact with the Nigerian authority and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) calling their attention to this fatal case in Uganda.” he added.

Ahmed Musa celebrates scoring against Iceland at the World Cup [Photo credit/Imago]
Musa further appealed to the Nigerian government and NFF to collaborate with Ugandan authorities to ensure justice for Lawal.

“Lawal’s soul deserves a thorough investigation, and justice must be served if anyone is found guilty.”

As earlier reported, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has already demanded an autopsy and a full-scale investigation into the incident.

Meanwhile, the Ugandan police have confirmed that an inquiry is ongoing, with CCTV footage and witness statements under review.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.

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