Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has called on the Nigerian government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to investigate the death of former Kano Pillars forward Abubakar Lawal in Uganda.
It was reported on Monday that Lawal, who was a player for SC Vipers in the Ugandan Premier League, was killed in a traffic accident.
But a statement by Ugandan Police said the forward died after falling from a building.
In his reaction, Musa said there is something suspicious about Lawal’s death and called on the Nigerian authorities to take action.
“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,” Musa wrote on his X handle on Tuesday.
“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.
“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.
“May Allah rest his soul Ameen.”