Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has called for justice for late Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal.
The 29-year-old striker was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital after allegedly falling from the third-floor balcony of the Voicemall Shopping Arcade. Lawal had visited the location to see a Tanzanian friend.
In a statement, Ahmed Musa expressed shock at the passing of Abubakar Lawal, raising questions about the contradicting reportage on the cause of death.
He appealed to Nigerian authorities to get involved to ensure justice is served if there is foul play.
“It is saddened to receive the news of Abubakar Lawal. The news was a shocking one which prompted me to ask further questions and clarification. However, we discovered contrary information about his demise; The first one claimed it was an accident, and the second report claimed he fell from a balcony.
“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,” Musa said in his statement on X.
He continued, “I am appealing to the Nigerian Government and the NFF to investigate the incident and work with the Ugandan government to get justice for Lawal. Lawal’s soul deserves a thorough investigation and justice must be served if anyone is found guilty.”
It is saddened to receive the news of Abubakar Lawal. The news was a shocking one which prompted me to ask further questions and clarification.
However, we discovered contrary information about his demise; The first one claimed it was an accident, and the second report claimed… pic.twitter.com/5HuD35rOWQ
— Ahmed Musa (MON) (OON) 🎖️🎖️ (@Ahmedmusa718) February 25, 2025
