British boxer Anthony Joshua made a somber visit to a funeral home to pay his respects to his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, following his release from the hospital. Joshua sustained minor injuries in a recent car crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which tragically claimed the lives of both Ghami and Ayodele.
Having been discharged from the hospital in Lagos, Joshua, aged 36, will now focus on his recovery from his home in Nigeria. Prior to that, he accompanied his mother to the funeral home where his friends are laid to rest.
A statement from local authorities expressed condolences to the families of the deceased young men and highlighted the tragic nature of the accident involving Anthony Joshua. The governments of Lagos and Ogun states extended their sympathies and prayers for the souls of Ghami and Ayodele, while also acknowledging the emotional toll on Joshua.
The boxer’s black SUV collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the loss of his close friends. Joshua was in Nigeria for a holiday following his recent victory over Jake Paul in Miami. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities seeking the truck driver who illegally parked on the highway shoulder at the time of the accident.
Following his hospital discharge, the driver of the SUV provided a statement to the police. According to Babatunde Akinbiyi, a spokesperson for Ogun State’s Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, initial findings suggest that overspeeding and a burst front tire led to the tragic collision with the stationary truck.
The tragic incident has prompted an outpouring of support from the public, with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressing gratitude for the concern and affection shown during this difficult time. Additionally, the medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi were lauded for their quality care and professionalism in attending to Anthony Joshua and others injured in the crash.