Anthony Joshua recently paid his respects to his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, at a funeral home following his release from the hospital after a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. While Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash, Ghami and Ayodele tragically lost their lives.
Having been discharged from the hospital in Lagos, the British boxer will now continue his recovery at home in Nigeria. Before heading home, Joshua accompanied his mother to visit the funeral home where his friends were laid to rest.
A statement from the local government expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, emphasizing the tragic loss and offering prayers for their souls and strength for their loved ones.
Joshua and his mother attended the funeral home in Lagos to bid farewell to their departed friends before their repatriation. The Governors of Ogun State and Lagos State appreciate the public’s support and express gratitude to medical personnel for their care.
The accident occurred when Joshua’s black SUV collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of his friends. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities searching for the truck driver who had illegally parked on the highway’s hard shoulder.
The driver of the SUV, discharged from the hospital, provided a statement to the police. Preliminary findings suggest overspeeding and a burst front tire led to the loss of control and subsequent collision with the parked truck due to excessive speed.
The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the full circumstances of the incident.